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Chinese Yam, Yu Zhu, Shi Hu and Dried Conch Soup

Chinese Yam, Yu Zhu, Shi Hu and Dried Conch Soup

Traditionally supports the spleen, nourishes yin and is associated with steadier blood sugar

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 1 pot (4 bowls)

Water Crab Congee

Congee & Porridge

Water Crab Congee

Traditionally invigorates blood, disperses stasis and supports bone and tendon repair

⏱ 55 min 2–3 bowls

Pang Da Hai, Mu Hu Die and Green Olive Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Pang Da Hai, Mu Hu Die and Green Olive Tea

Traditionally soothes the throat and supports a clear voice

⏱ 25 min 2 cups

Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed and Chestnut Pork Shin Soup

Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed and Chestnut Pork Shin Soup

Traditionally supports the spleen and kidneys and gently rebuilds qi and essence

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 1 pot (4–6 bowls)

Mai Dong, Sha Shen and American Ginseng Congee

Congee & Porridge

Mai Dong, Sha Shen and American Ginseng Congee

Traditionally nourishes the lungs and supports qi during seasonal nasal sensitivity

⏱ 70 min 2–3 bowls

Children's Cough Food Therapy (by type)

Home-Style Dishes

Children's Cough Food Therapy (by type)

Traditionally matched remedies to ease different types of children's cough

⏱ 40 min Varies — see each remedy

Hai Yu Zhu, Goji and Three-Fruit Soup

Hai Yu Zhu, Goji and Three-Fruit Soup

Traditionally moistens dryness, supports the complexion and eases the bowels

⏱ 1 hr 10 min About 4 bowls

Rose and Jasmine (Su Xin) Flower Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Rose and Jasmine (Su Xin) Flower Tea

Traditionally soothes the liver, eases tension and settles the stomach

⏱ 9 min 1 pot

Braised Curry Beef Shank with Potato

Home-Style Dishes

Braised Curry Beef Shank with Potato

traditionally used to warm the stomach and stimulate appetite

⏱ 50 min 3–4 servings

Chuan Bei, Lingzhi, Cordyceps and Gecko Soup

Chuan Bei, Lingzhi, Cordyceps and Gecko Soup

Traditionally warms the kidney, supports the lungs and eases cough and wheeze

⏱ 3 hr 15 min 2–3 bowls (2–3 people)

Xue Geng Tang (Jellyfish and Water-Chestnut Soup)

Xue Geng Tang (Jellyfish and Water-Chestnut Soup)

Traditionally moistens the lungs and eases a dry cough

⏱ 40 min 2 bowls

Chili-Leaf, Goji and Chicken-Offal Soup

Chili-Leaf, Goji and Chicken-Offal Soup

Traditionally nourishes the liver, supports vision and warms the stomach

⏱ 35 min About 4 bowls

Dried-Cabbage, Carrot and Duck-Gizzard Soup

Dried-Cabbage, Carrot and Duck-Gizzard Soup

Traditionally moistens dryness and eases a dry cough

⏱ 3 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls (4–5 people)

Job's-Tears, Red-Bean and Mung-Bean Soup with Licorice

Job's-Tears, Red-Bean and Mung-Bean Soup with Licorice

Traditionally clears heat and drains damp

⏱ 1 hr 40 min About 4 bowls

Xin Yi and Cang Er Soup

Xin Yi and Cang Er Soup

Traditionally clears the nasal passages and eases sniffles

⏱ 35 min 2 bowls (1 adult day's serving)

Longan and Sour-Jujube-Seed Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Longan and Sour-Jujube-Seed Tea

Traditionally calms the mind and supports restful sleep

⏱ 30 min 2 cups (1 day's serving)

Lizardfish (Suo Luo Yu) and Hairy Gourd Soup

Lizardfish (Suo Luo Yu) and Hairy Gourd Soup

Traditionally clears damp-heat from the digestive tract; nourishing for the whole family

⏱ 1 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Crown Daisy and Tangerine Peel Soup

Crown Daisy and Tangerine Peel Soup

Traditionally resolves phlegm, eases a cough and harmonises the stomach

⏱ 30 min 2 bowls

Adenophora, Asparagus Root and Ophiopogon Congee (Sha Shen Er Dong Zhou)

Congee & Porridge

Adenophora, Asparagus Root and Ophiopogon Congee (Sha Shen Er Dong Zhou)

Traditionally nourishes yin, moistens dryness and clears restlessness

Apple, Red Date and Glutinous Rice Sweet Congee

Congee & Porridge

Apple, Red Date and Glutinous Rice Sweet Congee

Low-purine; traditionally nourishes the heart and spleen and supports those managing uric acid

Homemade Aged Tangerine Peel (Xin Hui Chen Pi)

Home-Style Dishes

Homemade Aged Tangerine Peel (Xin Hui Chen Pi)

Traditionally resolves phlegm, moves qi and supports the stomach

1 batch of dried peel (plus 1 pot of tea)

Hairy Fig Root (Wu Zhi Mao Tao) and Finger Citron Soup

Hairy Fig Root (Wu Zhi Mao Tao) and Finger Citron Soup

Traditionally strengthens the spleen, moves qi and eases stomach discomfort

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Schisandra and Red Date Congee

Congee & Porridge

Schisandra and Red Date Congee

Traditionally supports liver function and eases liver strain

⏱ 55 min 2 servings a day

Roselle Hibiscus Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Roselle Hibiscus Tea

Traditionally supports digestion and helps manage weight

⏱ 12 min 1 pot