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Everyday Balance

Congee & Porridge

Fresh Lily, Mulberry and Red Date Congee

Traditionally nourishes yin and calms the mind, associated with supporting focus and restful sleep

⏱ 55 min 1 small pot of congee

Home-Style Dishes

Shiitake, Carrot and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Traditionally supports the lungs and throat, light and wholesome

⏱ 25 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Gastrodia, Polygonatum and Walnut Soup

traditionally associated with calming liver wind, nourishing blood, and supporting relief from migraines and dizziness

⏱ 75 min 2 bowls (serves 1–2)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Purple-Leaf Begonia and Hawthorn Tea

Traditionally helps clear richness and supports those with high blood pressure, blood lipids and cholesterol

⏱ 13 min 3 cups (about 3 servings)

Soups

Chinese Yam, Solomon's Seal, Ophiopogon and Partridge Soup

Traditionally moistens the lungs and nourishes against autumn dryness

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls (about 4 servings)

Congee & Porridge

Aged Tangerine Peel, Apricot Kernel and Barley Congee

Traditionally transforms phlegm, harmonizes the stomach and eases dizziness

⏱ 55 min 2–3 bowls (1 pot)

Soups

Night-Blooming Cereus, Carrot and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup

Traditionally used to moisten the lungs and ease autumn dryness

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Chestnut, Peanut, Kidney Bean and Carrot Soup

Traditionally used to nourish qi and blood and support bone strength

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Vinegar-Preserved Sour Plums

Traditionally used to promote saliva, aid digestion and soothe itchy skin

1 jar (~1 catty plums)

Home-Style Dishes

Broccoli and Oyster Sauce Braised Abalone

nourishing appetizer that supports appetite and provides protein

⏱ 30 min 2 servings

Herbal & Flower Teas

Eucommia (Du Zhong) Tea

traditionally supports liver-fire calming and blood pressure balance

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2 bowls / 2 servings

Soups

Dried Persimmon, Goji and Walnut Soup

Traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys and support darker, healthier hair

⏱ 1 hr 5 min 2 bowls

Soups

Fresh Yam, Lotus Seed and Codonopsis Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to support qi and blood and rebuild strength after illness or surgery

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Ginger-Milk Steamed Egg Custard

Traditionally used to nourish yin and ease dryness

⏱ 25 min 2 servings

Soups

Tea-Tree Mushroom (Agrocybe), Black Bean and Pork Shin Soup

Traditionally used to nourish the kidneys and ease water retention

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Three Jujube Tea (San Zao Cha)

Traditionally used to support respiratory comfort and nourish the blood in children with sensitive airways

⏱ 35 min 1–2 cups

Soups

Shiitake, Snow Fungus and Soybean Soup (Dong Gu Xue Er Huang Dou Tang)

Traditionally associated with immune support and nourishing the body — used as a general wellness soup and as a dietary support for those managing illness

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Winter Melon, Fresh Lotus Seed and Wild Duck Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin, replenish deficiency and promote urination

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Cloud-Ear and Red Date Braised Free-Range Chicken

A homestyle dish traditionally used to nourish blood and the complexion

⏱ 35 min 1 dish (family-style)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Cordyceps and South Jujube Rice Wine

traditionally associated with supporting kidney yang and yin, nourishing qi and blood, and promoting overall vitality

⏱ 720 hr 1 bottle (approx. 750 ml), taken 2 tablespoons twice daily

Rice & Staples

Scallion-Baked Chicken (Xiang Cong Ju Ji)

a fragrant, everyday home-cooked dish — the green onion adds warmth and aids digestion

⏱ 2 hr 5 min 3–4 servings (1 whole chicken)

Home-Style Dishes

Stir-Fried Dried Oyster and Vegetable Medley

Traditionally used to nourish and build blood, suited to pregnancy and after childbirth

⏱ 50 min 2 servings

Herbal & Flower Teas

Fo-Ti, Gou Teng and Stiff Silkworm Decoction

Traditionally used to nourish blood and calm itchy skin, especially long-standing itch

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2 bowls (1 day's serving)

Soups

Lotus Root, Black Bean and Dried Octopus Soup

traditionally used to nourish liver blood and support healthy hair

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls