Tian Qi Leaf and Dace Fish Smooth Soup

Why people make this soup

Tian qi (san qi) is one of the most celebrated herbs in the Cantonese food-therapy tradition. The leaves of the tian qi plant have long been used in soups to support healthy blood flow — they are milder than the dried root and pleasant to eat as a vegetable. Pairing them with scraped dace gives this soup its famously smooth, almost velvety texture: boneless, fragrant, and satisfying. Nourilo loves this dish for how effortlessly it blends health intention with genuine comfort-food pleasure.