Walnut and South Apricot Kernel Puree

Why people make this puree

When a child’s wheeze comes with clear, watery, white frothy phlegm, a cold body with no sweat, a pale bluish face, cool limbs and no thirst (or a wish for warm drinks), the pattern is usually a cold one. For cold-type wheezing, Nourilo leans on warming, lung-and-kidney-supporting foods like walnut, ginkgo and south apricot kernel, with a little ginger and brown sugar to warm the lungs and move phlegm. This puree is tasty and nourishing, and can be eaten both during a flare and in the calmer in-between periods.

Method

1. Dry-toast the walnut meat in a wok until fragrant.
2. Put the walnut and south apricot kernel in a blender with 600 ml of water and blend into a smooth puree.
3. Pour the puree into a pot, add the ginger juice and brown sugar, and bring to a strong boil.
4. Stir in a little cornstarch slurry, cook briefly to thicken, and serve. Take in 2 portions over the day.

Nourilo’s Tips

This sweet puree is tasty and nourishing, and a child can take it both during a flare and in the calmer periods between. Walnut powder and apricot-kernel powder can be used in place of the whole nuts with much the same effect.