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Recipes with Rock sugar

Soups

Longan, Ophiopogon and Lily Bulb Sweet Soup

traditionally associated with calming the mind, nourishing the heart, and supporting restful sleep

⏱ 45 min 2 bowls

Soups

Yacon, Pear, Sweet Almond and Fig Sweet Soup

traditionally associated with clearing heat, moistening the lungs, and supporting skin health

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed and Corn Sweet Soup

supports spleen, nourishes yin, and calms inner heat

⏱ 70 min 2–3 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Eight-Treasure Beauty and Blemish-Reducing Congee (Ba Bao Mei Yan Qu Ban Zhou)

traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen, clearing dampness, and supporting an even complexion and reduction of pigmentation spots

⏱ 105 min 2–3 bowls / 1 pot (2–3 servings)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Yellow Fungus Pear Jujube Tea

traditionally nourishes yin, moistens the lungs, and supports skin and energy after childbirth

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 2 bowls (serves 1–2)

Soups

Fresh Lotus Seed, Snow Fungus and Longan Dessert Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing the heart, calming the mind, and supporting skin radiance

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4 bowls / 3–4 servings

Soups

Lotus Leaf Winter Melon Soup

traditionally used to support the body in clearing summer heat and dampness

⏱ 55 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Fresh Lily Mung Bean Sweet Soup

traditionally used to clear summer heat, calm the mind, and support restful sleep

⏱ 65 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Lily Bulb and Lotus Seed Sweet Soup

traditionally used to clear heat, calm the heart, and support restful sleep

⏱ 45 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Reed Root and Perilla Leaf Tea

traditionally used to support the immune system and help prevent colds, especially in children

⏱ 20 min 2 cups

Sweet Soups & Desserts

Tangerine Peel, Apricot Kernel and Steamed Pear

traditionally used to dissolve phlegm and soothe a cough

⏱ 45 min 1–2 servings

Home-Style Dishes

Fruit-Infused Garlic Vinegar (Suan Cu)

traditionally associated with supporting immunity, reducing blood lipids, and anti-aging; not a cure or treatment

1 jar (~500 ml) — taken in small daily doses

Soups

Prince Ginseng, White Hyacinth Bean and Pearl Barley Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen constitution and support recovery during HFMD season

⏱ 70 min 2 bowls / 1–2 child servings

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Fresh Hawthorn Berry Drink (Shan Zha Lu)

Traditionally used to support digestion, reduce food stagnation, and promote healthy circulation

⏱ 20 min Approximately 3 cups / 2–3 servings

Herbal & Flower Teas

Sha Shen, Yu Zhu & Dendrobium Cooling Tea

traditionally used to generate fluids, quench thirst, and clear summer heat

⏱ 1 hr 5 min 2 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Prunella, Chrysanthemum and Cassia Seed Tea

traditionally associated with clearing liver fire, soothing red eyes and headache, and supporting healthy blood pressure

⏱ 70 min 3–4 cups

Herbal & Flower Teas

Fresh Loquat Leaf and Fruit Tea

traditionally used to clear heat, ease coughing, and help loosen phlegm

⏱ 40 min 2 bowls (1–2 servings)

Congee & Porridge

Five-Colour Bean Congee (Wu Se Dou Zhou)

traditionally associated with nourishing the five organ systems; a high-protein, low-fat congee

⏱ 160 min 4–6 bowls

Soups

Barley, Mung Bean and Lily Bulb Sweet Soup

traditionally helps clear summer heat, drain dampness, and calm the mind

⏱ 3 hr 4–5 bowls

Soups

Tofu Skin, Ginkgo, Barley, and Water Chestnut Sweet Soup

Traditionally used to help reduce excessive vaginal discharge and support digestive dampness

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 3 bowls

Soups

Almond Milk, Snow Fungus, and Papaya Sweet Soup

Traditionally nourishes the lungs, calms internal heat, and supports skin hydration

⏱ 35 min 3–4 servings

Soups

Cogongrass Root, Snow Pear & Lotus Node Soup

Traditionally used to cool the blood and support the nose during dry-weather nosebleed episodes

⏱ 70 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Mung Bean, Coix Seed & Lily Sweet Soup

Traditionally associated with clearing heat, supporting skin clarity, and calming restlessness

⏱ 70 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Three-Bean Soup (San Dou Tang)

Traditionally used to support liver health, reduce dampness and aid digestion

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 3–4 bowls