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Recipes with Red dates

Soups

Morinda, Millettia and Pork-Tail Bone Soup

Traditionally used to support the liver, kidneys and a weak lower back and legs

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Jiaogulan and Red Date Congee

Traditionally supports liver health and is taken to help prevent fatty liver

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Fresh Purslane and Psoralea Soup

Traditionally clears heat-damp and supports women's intimate health

⏱ 40 min 2 bowls (1 course)

Soups

Fresh Chinese Yam, Baby Abalone, and Fish Maw Soup

Traditionally associated with supporting skin radiance, kidney nourishment, and healthy aging

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Cordyceps Flower, Sha Shen, Yu Zhu and Partridge Soup

Traditionally nourishes yin and is associated with moistening the lungs in dry seasons

⏱ 2 hr 15 min about 4 bowls

Soups

Dang Shen, Lotus Seed and Fox Nut Soup

Traditionally strengthens the spleen and is associated with easing loose stools

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 3–4 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Fresh Lily, Mulberry and Red Date Congee

Traditionally nourishes yin and calms the mind, associated with supporting focus and restful sleep

⏱ 55 min 1 small pot of congee

Soups

Lotus Seed, Fat Choy and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally strengthens the spleen and clears phlegm-heat, associated with blood-pressure support

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Gastrodia, Polygonatum and Walnut Soup

traditionally associated with calming liver wind, nourishing blood, and supporting relief from migraines and dizziness

⏱ 75 min 2 bowls (serves 1–2)

Soups

Chinese Yam, Solomon's Seal, Ophiopogon and Partridge Soup

Traditionally moistens the lungs and nourishes against autumn dryness

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls (about 4 servings)

Soups

Chestnut, Peanut, Kidney Bean and Carrot Soup

Traditionally used to nourish qi and blood and support bone strength

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Cordyceps Flower, Lingzhi, Snow Fungus and Wood Ear Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the body and support the immune system

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Lingzhi, Astragalus and Poria Soup

traditionally supports liver function and spleen-stomach qi in chronic hepatitis

⏱ 2 hr 10 min 3 bowls / 2 servings

Soups

Fresh Yam, Lotus Seed and Codonopsis Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to support qi and blood and rebuild strength after illness or surgery

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Tea-Tree Mushroom (Agrocybe), Black Bean and Pork Shin Soup

Traditionally used to nourish the kidneys and ease water retention

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Soups

Green Papaya, Octopus and Black Bean Pork Shin Soup

Traditionally used to support breast-milk supply and gentle digestion after childbirth

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Chinese Celery and Red Date Soup

Traditionally used to clear heart-fire and calm 'liver-yang' dizziness in people with high blood pressure

⏱ 40 min 2 bowls (one day's portion)

Home-Style Dishes

Cloud-Ear and Red Date Braised Free-Range Chicken

A homestyle dish traditionally used to nourish blood and the complexion

⏱ 35 min 1 dish (family-style)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Fresh Fingered-Citron (Fo Shou), Ginger and Red Date Tea

Traditionally used to soothe the 'liver' and move qi, easing stomach discomfort

⏱ 20 min 2 bowls

Soups

Fresh Smilax (Tu Fu Ling) and Grass Turtle Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat and damp and support skin troubled by itchiness

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Cordyceps-Flower, Lily Bulb and Partridge Soup

Traditionally used to support and strengthen the lungs in children prone to coughs

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Soups

Lotus Root, Black Bean and Dried Octopus Soup

traditionally used to nourish liver blood and support healthy hair

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

He Shou Wu, Goji and Four-Herb Chicken Stew

traditionally used to nourish liver blood, support healthy hair and complexion

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Chinese Yam, Goji, Lotus Seed, Lily and Soft-shell Turtle Soup

Traditionally nourishes yin and calms the mind

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3 bowls