Winter Melon, Lotus Seed & Night Jasmine Duck Soup

Why people make this soup

Have you ever noticed that your mouth tastes oddly sweet even when you have not been eating anything? In traditional Chinese food therapy, a persistent sweet sensation in the mouth is associated with disharmony in the digestive system — sometimes described as “spleen heat.” Nourilo introduces this soup as part of a series on unusual tastes in the mouth. This particular version suits the milder pattern, where the sweet taste comes with poor appetite, a feeling of heaviness or fatigue, and a tendency to feel hot. It is a pleasant everyday soup enjoyed equally for its delicate flavour as for its traditional wellness value.