Wellness topic · page 6

Digestive Wellness

Beef Rice Vermicelli

Beef Rice Vermicelli

A light, appetising snack

⏱ 20 min 1–2 servings

Chinese Yam, Fritillaria and Dried Crocodile Meat Soup

Chinese Yam, Fritillaria and Dried Crocodile Meat Soup

Traditionally nourishes the lung, spleen and kidney to support breathing

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Black-Eyed Pea, Peanut and Shiitake Soup

Black-Eyed Pea, Peanut and Shiitake Soup

Traditionally promotes urination and is associated with easing puffiness

⏱ 2 hr 30 min 4 bowls

Broccoli and Wood Ear Braised with Fish-Stuffed Tofu Puffs

Home-Style Dishes

Broccoli and Wood Ear Braised with Fish-Stuffed Tofu Puffs

Traditionally supports the spleen and appetite; broccoli is a valued protective vegetable

⏱ 40 min 2–3 servings

Codonopsis, Poria and Atractylodes Soup

Codonopsis, Poria and Atractylodes Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, nourish the heart and support qi and blood

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3 bowls

Braised Eggplant with Broad Bean Paste

Home-Style Dishes

Braised Eggplant with Broad Bean Paste

A savory little dish traditionally enjoyed to wake up the appetite

⏱ 25 min 2 servings

Golden Needle, Wood Ear, Tofu and Hairy Gourd Soup

Golden Needle, Wood Ear, Tofu and Hairy Gourd Soup

Traditionally clears heat, eases restlessness and supports the stomach

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Hairy Gourd, Job's Tears and Walnut Soup

Hairy Gourd, Job's Tears and Walnut Soup

Traditionally supports digestion and a healthy, moist complexion

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4 bowls

American Ginseng, Wood Ear and Fig Soup

American Ginseng, Wood Ear and Fig Soup

Traditionally nourishes yin and supports the bowel against heat and dryness

⏱ 1 hr 20 min 2 bowls

Shiitake, Water Chestnut and Chicken Feet Soup

Shiitake, Water Chestnut and Chicken Feet Soup

Traditionally moistens and nourishes yin, whets the appetite and generates fluids

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Mian Yin Chen Congee

Congee & Porridge

Mian Yin Chen Congee

Traditionally supports the liver and gallbladder

⏱ 45 min 1 pot (2–3 bowls)

Oyster-Sauce Braised Pomelo Pith

Home-Style Dishes

Oyster-Sauce Braised Pomelo Pith

Traditionally used to move qi and ease sluggish digestion

Ginger and Garlic Soup

Ginger and Garlic Soup

Traditionally used to dispel cold and warm the stomach during flu season

⏱ 20 min 1–2 servings

Snow Fungus, Walnut and Sea-Cucumber Double-Boiled Tonic

Home-Style Dishes

Snow Fungus, Walnut and Sea-Cucumber Double-Boiled Tonic

Traditionally used to support the kidney essence and nourish the lungs and stomach during recovery

⏱ 3 hr 30 min 2–3 servings

Codonopsis, Longan and Eel Soup

Codonopsis, Longan and Eel Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, boost qi and nourish the blood

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Chinese Yam, Fox Nut and Fresh Fish Soup

Chinese Yam, Fox Nut and Fresh Fish Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen and support a weak, underweight child

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Chestnut and Red Date Congee

Congee & Porridge

Chestnut and Red Date Congee

Traditionally used to support the spleen and stomach and nourish in early pregnancy

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2–3 bowls

Water Chestnut and Honey Date Soup

Water Chestnut and Honey Date Soup

Traditionally used to support the spleen and settle loose stools

⏱ 50 min about 3 bowls

Astragalus, Chinese Yam and Corn Soup

Astragalus, Chinese Yam and Corn Soup

Traditionally taken to support the spleen and stomach and healthy blood sugar

⏱ 55 min 2 bowls

Daylily, Tofu, and Lean Pork Soup

Daylily, Tofu, and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to clear damp-heat and ease chest fullness

⏱ 30 min 3 to 4 servings

Tomato and Shrimp Braised Fresh Tofu Skin

Home-Style Dishes

Tomato and Shrimp Braised Fresh Tofu Skin

A light, savoury dish traditionally enjoyed to whet the appetite

⏱ 30 min 2 to 3 servings

Roselle Hibiscus Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Roselle Hibiscus Tea

Traditionally supports digestion and helps manage weight

⏱ 12 min 1 pot

Schisandra and Red Date Congee

Congee & Porridge

Schisandra and Red Date Congee

Traditionally supports liver function and eases liver strain

⏱ 55 min 2 servings a day

Hairy Fig Root (Wu Zhi Mao Tao) and Finger Citron Soup

Hairy Fig Root (Wu Zhi Mao Tao) and Finger Citron Soup

Traditionally strengthens the spleen, moves qi and eases stomach discomfort

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls