Morinda, Walnut & Sea Cucumber Stew

Why people make this stew

In Chinese tradition the kidneys are seen as the body’s “root,” governing growth, development and reproduction; when kidney yang is weak or kidney essence depleted, this is thought to show as cold limbs, frequent urination, lower-back soreness, dizziness, ringing ears and fatigue. Everyday food therapy uses warming, kidney-nourishing foods to support this. This morinda, walnut and sea cucumber stew is traditionally valued to warm and nourish essence and blood and support the kidneys — and is favored by couples hoping to conceive.