Chinese Yam, Fox Nut and Fresh Fish Soup

Why people make this soup

Nourilo picked up some very fresh small fish at the market — the lion-head fish has wonderfully tender, silky flesh. The little ones he pan-fried and dropped into a soup pot. Paired with Chinese yam and fox nut, fresh fish makes a soup that is traditionally turned to for children with a delicate stomach who tire easily, run loose, sweat at night, need the toilet often, or seem to make a lot of phlegm.

Method

1. Rinse and soak the Chinese yam and fox nut.
2. Clean the fish, then pan-fry it in a little oil until fragrant; place it in a soup/fish bag.
3. Add all ingredients to a pot with 1.8 L of water and cook for about 1.5 hours, reducing to 0.9–1.2 L.
4. Drink the soup and eat the soft ingredients.

Nourilo’s Tips

This soup is tasty and suits the whole family, but if you tend toward constipation, go easy on the fox nut. Fresh yam can also be used — about 110–150 g (112–150 g).