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Red Bean and Astragalus Congee

Congee & Porridge

Red Bean and Astragalus Congee

Traditionally used to support strength and appetite during convalescence

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 2–3 bowls

Shiitake, Mixed Nuts and Red Date Soup

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

Coconut, Dried Scallop and Chicken Soup

Coconut, Dried Scallop and Chicken Soup

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

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Chayote, Shiitake and Bamboo Fungus Soup

Chayote, Shiitake and Bamboo Fungus Soup

Traditionally used to clear summer heat and support a slimming diet

⏱ 1 hr 20 min 3 bowls

Carrot, Tomato and Red Bigeye Fish Soup

Carrot, Tomato and Red Bigeye Fish Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen and support a poor appetite

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Chinese Yam and Lotus Seed Fresh Fish Soup

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

Chrysanthemum Lotus-Plumule Tea (ju hua lian zi xin cha)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Chrysanthemum Lotus-Plumule Tea (ju hua lian zi xin cha)

Traditionally calms liver-heat and clears heart-fire

⏱ 7 min 1 pot

Dampness-Clearing Winter Melon Soup (qu shi dong gua tang)

Dampness-Clearing Winter Melon Soup (qu shi dong gua tang)

Traditionally clears summer-heat and drains dampness

⏱ 3 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Jasmine Chrysanthemum Tea (mo li hua ju hua cha)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Jasmine Chrysanthemum Tea (mo li hua ju hua cha)

Traditionally eases tension and calms liver-heat

⏱ 7 min 1 pot

Fresh Cereus Flower Soup (xian ba wang hua tang)

Fresh Cereus Flower Soup (xian ba wang hua tang)

Traditionally clears stomach-intestinal heat

⏱ 2 hr 15 min about 4 bowls

Lily Bulb Polygonatum Dried-Conch Soup (bai he yu zhu xiang luo gan tang)

Lily Bulb Polygonatum Dried-Conch Soup (bai he yu zhu xiang luo gan tang)

Traditionally nourishes yin and calms the mind

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Burdock Snow-Fungus Fig Pork-Bone Soup (niu bang xue er wu hua guo xi shi gu tang)

Burdock Snow-Fungus Fig Pork-Bone Soup (niu bang xue er wu hua guo xi shi gu tang)

Traditionally clears heat and soothes the throat and lungs

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Steamed Ribs with Young Ginger and Sour Plum (zi jiang suan mei zheng pai gu)

Home-Style Dishes

Steamed Ribs with Young Ginger and Sour Plum (zi jiang suan mei zheng pai gu)

An appetite-whetting savory dish

⏱ 47 min 2–3 servings

Adzuki Bean Poria Jujube Soup (chi xiao dou fu ling da zao tang)

Adzuki Bean Poria Jujube Soup (chi xiao dou fu ling da zao tang)

Traditionally strengthens the spleen and promotes urination

⏱ 2 hr 10 min 2–3 bowls

Cordyceps-Flower Yam Goji Fox-Nut Teal-Duck Soup (chong cao hua huai qi qian shi shui ya tang)

Cordyceps-Flower Yam Goji Fox-Nut Teal-Duck Soup (chong cao hua huai qi qian shi shui ya tang)

Traditionally nourishes qi and blood and the five organs

⏱ 3 hr 20 min about 4 bowls

Astragalus Codonopsis Morinda Soup (bei qi dang shen ba ji tang)

Astragalus Codonopsis Morinda Soup (bei qi dang shen ba ji tang)

Traditionally tonifies qi, supports spleen and kidney

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3 bowls

Guifei Chicken (gui fei ji)

Home-Style Dishes

Guifei Chicken (gui fei ji)

A homely spiced cold dish

⏱ 6 hr 1 chicken / 3–4 servings

Chinese Yam, Polygonatum and Cistanche Congee

Congee & Porridge

Chinese Yam, Polygonatum and Cistanche Congee

Traditionally used to boost qi and nourish the kidneys

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 1 pot (congee)

Monk Fruit, Watercress and Snakehead Fish Soup

Monk Fruit, Watercress and Snakehead Fish Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, ease phlegm and calm a cough

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

American Ginseng, Ophiopogon and Schisandra Drink

Tonic Drinks & Waters

American Ginseng, Ophiopogon and Schisandra Drink

Traditionally used to boost qi, nourish yin and support memory

⏱ 50 min 2 bowls

Salted Lemon, Winter Melon, Cowpea and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup

Salted Lemon, Winter Melon, Cowpea and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup

Traditionally used to whet the appetite and ease fluid retention

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Lemongrass, Apple and Carrot Cooler; and Roselle and Apple Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Lemongrass, Apple and Carrot Cooler; and Roselle and Apple Tea

Traditionally used to relieve summer heat and support the complexion

⏱ 30 min 1 pot each

Perilla Seed, Ginkgo and Apricot Kernel Soup

Perilla Seed, Ginkgo and Apricot Kernel Soup

Traditionally used to ease phlegm and calm a cough

⏱ 55 min 2 bowls (one day's serving)

Dayflower and Lophatherum (Bamboo Leaf) Soup

Dayflower and Lophatherum (Bamboo Leaf) Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat and promote urination

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 3 cups (one day's serving)