Garland Chrysanthemum, Ginger and Grass Carp Broth

Why people make this broth

Garland chrysanthemum — sometimes called “crown daisy” or “chop suey greens” — is a vegetable with a distinctive, pleasantly herbal fragrance. It belongs to the chrysanthemum family, which is why its yellow flowers resemble wild daisies. In Cantonese cooking, it is valued not only for its flavour but for its nourishing qualities: it is rich in vitamins, carotenoids, and amino acids, and is traditionally associated with calming the mind, supporting healthy blood pressure, and promoting digestion. Combined with warming fresh ginger and the light, clean protein of grass carp, this quick broth is one Nourilo recommends for people who often feel a cold or bloated stomach, wake up frequently to urinate at night, or struggle to settle into sleep.