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Green Papaya, Red-Skin Peanut and Fish Soup

Traditionally associated with nourishing blood, smoothing skin and supporting post-natal recovery

In short: Green Papaya, Red-Skin Peanut and Fish Soup is a soup that Traditionally associated with nourishing blood, smoothing skin and supporting post-natal recovery. It is most often made for women's wellness, skin & natural beauty, energy & vitality. Total time about 80 min. Key ingredients: green papaya, red-skin peanuts, red dates, ginger.

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Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min
Makes
1.2 L
Women's WellnessSkin & Natural BeautyEnergy & VitalityBlood NourishmentEveryday Balance
Green Papaya, Red-Skin Peanut and Fish Soup

Why people make this soup

Red fish (hong shan or hong zhan) are slim, small, bright-red freshwater fish that occasionally appear at wet-market fish stalls. They are somewhat difficult to prepare because of their small size and fine texture, so most home cooks use them primarily for soup. Despite the modest appearance, their nutritional value is impressive — rich in minerals, protein and vitamins — and they are particularly well-suited to pregnant women, those who have recently given birth, and breastfeeding mothers. Green (unripe) papaya paired with red-skin peanuts and red dates creates a soup with a naturally rosy colour and a gently sweet, clean flavour. Together, these ingredients are traditionally associated with smoothing and brightening the skin, supporting blood quality, strengthening digestion and encouraging breastmilk production.

What studies say about the key ingredients

Traditional use is not the same as clinical proof. Here is the strongest human research we found for each ingredient, limitations included.

  • Red dates · Meta-analysis, 483 participants · 2025
    Jujube was associated with significantly lower BMI and triglycerides, and lower fasting blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. LDL and total cholesterol fell only in some subgroups. HDL, AST and ALT did not change significantly.Limitation: The authors state the overall quality of the evidence is limited, and results varied significantly by dose, treatment duration and disease type.PubMed 40399274 · 3 more red dates studies
  • Ginger · Meta-analysis, 23 studies · 2022
    Overall, acute and delayed nausea and vomiting did not differ significantly between ginger and control groups. A subgroup taking 1 g/day or less for over four days had less acute vomiting (OR 0.30).Limitation: Clinical heterogeneity between trials required subgroup analyses, and the authors state that sufficiently large, high-quality RCTs are still needed.PubMed 36501010 · 3 more ginger studies

From the Nourilo Research Library. Findings come from specific doses, extracts and populations and may not apply to a home-cooked recipe.

Safety first — read before you cook

This is a traditional food, not a treatment. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before making it a regular part of your diet if you:

  • are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are cooking for a young child;
  • take regular medicines — especially blood thinners, blood-pressure, diabetes or immune-suppressing drugs;
  • have a kidney, liver or heart condition, or a known food allergy.

Stop eating it and seek advice if you notice an allergic reaction or feel unwell. Safety notes reviewed 8 October 2026 · How we write safety notes

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