Wellness topic · page 15

Everyday Balance

Chinese Yam, Goji and Dried Scallop Double-Boiled Sea Cucumber

Chinese Yam, Goji and Dried Scallop Double-Boiled Sea Cucumber

Traditionally used to nourish the kidneys and support the complexion

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Stir-Fried Shiitake, Water Chestnut and Asparagus

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Stir-Fried Shiitake, Water Chestnut and Asparagus

Traditionally used to clear heat and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 30 min 2–3 servings

Longan, American Ginseng and Fu Shen Sweet Soup

Longan, American Ginseng and Fu Shen Sweet Soup

Traditionally used to nourish the heart and calm the mind

⏱ 50 min 2 bowls

Dayflower and Lophatherum (Bamboo Leaf) Soup

Dayflower and Lophatherum (Bamboo Leaf) Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat and promote urination

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 3 cups (one day's serving)

Salted Lemon, Winter Melon, Cowpea and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup

Salted Lemon, Winter Melon, Cowpea and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup

Traditionally used to whet the appetite and ease fluid retention

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

American Ginseng, Ophiopogon and Schisandra Drink

Tonic Drinks & Waters

American Ginseng, Ophiopogon and Schisandra Drink

Traditionally used to boost qi, nourish yin and support memory

⏱ 50 min 2 bowls

Chinese Yam, Polygonatum and Cistanche Congee

Congee & Porridge

Chinese Yam, Polygonatum and Cistanche Congee

Traditionally used to boost qi and nourish the kidneys

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 1 pot (congee)

Guifei Chicken (gui fei ji)

Home-Style Dishes

Guifei Chicken (gui fei ji)

A homely spiced cold dish

⏱ 6 hr 1 chicken / 3–4 servings

Astragalus Codonopsis Morinda Soup (bei qi dang shen ba ji tang)

Astragalus Codonopsis Morinda Soup (bei qi dang shen ba ji tang)

Traditionally tonifies qi, supports spleen and kidney

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3 bowls

Cordyceps-Flower Yam Goji Fox-Nut Teal-Duck Soup (chong cao hua huai qi qian shi shui ya tang)

Cordyceps-Flower Yam Goji Fox-Nut Teal-Duck Soup (chong cao hua huai qi qian shi shui ya tang)

Traditionally nourishes qi and blood and the five organs

⏱ 3 hr 20 min about 4 bowls

Steamed Ribs with Young Ginger and Sour Plum (zi jiang suan mei zheng pai gu)

Home-Style Dishes

Steamed Ribs with Young Ginger and Sour Plum (zi jiang suan mei zheng pai gu)

An appetite-whetting savory dish

⏱ 47 min 2–3 servings

Lily Bulb Polygonatum Dried-Conch Soup (bai he yu zhu xiang luo gan tang)

Lily Bulb Polygonatum Dried-Conch Soup (bai he yu zhu xiang luo gan tang)

Traditionally nourishes yin and calms the mind

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Dampness-Clearing Winter Melon Soup (qu shi dong gua tang)

Dampness-Clearing Winter Melon Soup (qu shi dong gua tang)

Traditionally clears summer-heat and drains dampness

⏱ 3 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Carrot, Tomato and Red Bigeye Fish Soup

Carrot, Tomato and Red Bigeye Fish Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen and support a poor appetite

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Coconut, Dried Scallop and Chicken Soup

Coconut, Dried Scallop and Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin and blood and support a tired body

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Shiitake, Mixed Nuts and Red Date Soup

Shiitake, Mixed Nuts and Red Date Soup

Traditionally used to support the kidneys and ease a weak, achy lower back

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 5 bowls

Apple, Vegetable and Lean Pork Soup

Apple, Vegetable and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to nourish the blood, support the complexion and the heart

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4 bowls

Green Papaya, Black-Eyed Pea, Peanut and Bean-Curd Stick Soup

Green Papaya, Black-Eyed Pea, Peanut and Bean-Curd Stick Soup

Traditionally supports milk supply and nourishment after childbirth

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3 bowls (whole family)

Fresh Lotus Pod, Winter Melon and Job's Tears Soup

Fresh Lotus Pod, Winter Melon and Job's Tears Soup

Traditionally clears summer heat and supports healthy fluid balance

⏱ 2 hr 10 min 3–4 bowls

Winter Melon, Fresh Lotus Seed and Wild Duck Soup

Winter Melon, Fresh Lotus Seed and Wild Duck Soup

Traditionally nourishes yin, supports the stomach and clears heat

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 4–5 servings

Chinese Yam, Goji, Snow Fungus and Sea Cucumber Soup

Chinese Yam, Goji, Snow Fungus and Sea Cucumber Soup

Traditionally nourishes the body, supports radiant skin and healthy aging

⏱ 2 hr 30 min 4–5 servings

Fresh Chinese Yam, Baby Abalone, and Fish Maw Soup

Fresh Chinese Yam, Baby Abalone, and Fish Maw Soup

Traditionally associated with supporting skin radiance, kidney nourishment, and healthy aging

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Tri-Color Pepper Beef Stir-Fry

Home-Style Dishes

Tri-Color Pepper Beef Stir-Fry

Traditionally warms the middle and is associated with supporting a weak appetite

⏱ 30 min 2 servings

Cordyceps Flower, Sha Shen, Yu Zhu and Partridge Soup

Cordyceps Flower, Sha Shen, Yu Zhu and Partridge Soup

Traditionally nourishes yin and is associated with moistening the lungs in dry seasons

⏱ 2 hr 15 min about 4 bowls