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Recipes with Red dates

Congee & Porridge

Fu Shen, Red Date and Millet Congee

Traditionally used to calm the mind and support restful sleep

⏱ 2 hr 10 min 4 bowls

Soups

Double-Boiled Fish Maw, Conch and Silkie Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin and blood and gently support the kidneys

⏱ 3 hr 30 min 1 pot (about 4 bowls)

Soups

Codonopsis, Chinese Yam and Chestnut Pork-Rib Soup

Traditionally used to support the spleen, qi and blood and ease tiredness

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Poria, White Peony and Fingered Citron Soup

Traditionally used to support the spleen and liver and ease heaviness

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 2 bowls (one day's serving)

Soups

Gastrodia, Polygonatum and Walnut Lean-Pork Soup

Traditionally used to nourish and support the mind and memory

⏱ 1 hr 45 min About 4 bowls

Soups

Astragalus Codonopsis Snakehead Fish Soup

Traditionally used to support qi, strengthen the spleen and aid recovery

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 3 bowls

Soups

Prosperity Soup (Fat Choy Hou Si Soup)

A savory soup traditionally chosen to settle the stomach after rich, heaty holiday eating

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls (about 3–4 servings)

Soups

Gang Mei Gen and Wampee Leaf Soup

A traditional herbal soup sipped during flu season to support the body's defenses

⏱ 50 min 2 bowls

Soups

Fresh Chinese Yam, Sha Shen, Yu Zhu and Quail Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, nourish the lungs and support a delicate child's resilience

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls (1 pot)

Soups

Niu Da Li, Kuan Jin Teng and Pork-Tailbone Soup

Traditionally used to support the liver and kidneys and strengthen sinews and bones

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls (1 pot)

Soups

Gui Zhi, Dang Shen and Silkie Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to support heart qi and strengthen the spleen and stomach

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls (1 pot)

Soups

Snakehead Fish Soup with Chinese Yam, Goji and Red Dates

Traditionally supports the spleen and stomach during recovery

⏱ 2 hr 20 min About 4 bowls

Soups

Toasted Sour Jujube Seed, Biota Seed and Red Date Soup

Traditionally calms the heart-mind and supports restful sleep

⏱ 1 hr 10 min About 2 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Mulberry Honey Paste

Traditionally used to support the kidney, calm the mind and aid restful sleep

⏱ 1 hr 45 min About 1 jar (many servings, 1 tbsp twice daily)

Soups

Cordyceps Flower, Lingzhi and Almond Soup

Traditionally associated with supporting the lungs and easing recurrent cough and wheeze

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Cordyceps Flower, Palm Fruit & Carrot Soup

Traditionally nourishes yin, moistens the lungs and eases a dry cough

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 4 to 5 bowls

Soups

Lotus Root, Octopus & Bean Soup

Traditionally nourishes qi and blood, supportive after childbirth

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 to 5 bowls

Soups

Fo-ti, Polygonatum, Goji & Black Bean Soup

Traditionally supports the liver and kidneys and nourishes the blood for healthy hair

⏱ 3 hr 15 min 4 to 5 bowls

Soups

Five-Finger Fig Root, Chinese Yam and Free-Range Chicken Soup

A gentle, qi-boosting soup traditionally used to strengthen the spleen and energy

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Millettia, Eucommia, Chestnut and Conch Soup

Traditionally supports the kidneys and strengthens tendons and bones

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Chinese Yam, Goji and Dried Scallop Double-Boiled Sea Cucumber

Traditionally used to nourish the kidneys and support the complexion

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Chinese Yam and Lotus Seed Fresh Fish Soup

Traditionally used to support a child's spleen and appetite

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Coconut, Dried Scallop and Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin and blood and support a tired body

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Shiitake, Mixed Nuts and Red Date Soup

Traditionally used to support the kidneys and ease a weak, achy lower back

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 5 bowls