Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed and Sea Bass Soup

Why people make this soup

Sea bass occupies a special place in Cantonese food therapy. Its protein is considered highly digestible, and it contains copper, zinc and a range of minerals. Traditional Chinese medicine considers sea bass sweet and neutral in temperature, with properties that support the spleen and stomach, nourish the blood and calm the foetus. When combined with Chinese yam (huai shan), lotus seeds and gordon euryale seeds — three of the most widely used gentle tonic herbs in Cantonese cooking — the result is a mild, nurturing broth that is easy to digest and suitable across a wide range of conditions, from poor digestion in children to post-surgical recovery in adults.