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Water chestnuts for Cooling & Summer Heat

33 recipes that bring water chestnuts together with other wholesome ingredients, traditionally enjoyed to support cooling & summer heat.

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Herbal & Flower Teas

Prunella, Water Chestnut and Honey Date Tea

Traditionally used to clear liver heat and support clear, bright eyes

⏱ 40 min 4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Imperata Root, Sugarcane, Water Chestnut and Corn Water

Traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and supporting healthy urination

⏱ 1 hr 3–4 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Water Chestnut and Poria Congee

Traditionally used to clear heat and calm a restless, irritable mind

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 2–3 bowls

Sweet Soups & Desserts

Chinese Olive, Apple and Candied Tangerine Water

Traditionally used to soothe the throat and generate fluids

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Water Chestnut, Fig and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, ease phlegm and soothe a dry throat

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Chayote, Lily Bulb, Water Chestnut and Pork Rib Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat and moisten the lungs

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4–5 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Imperata, Sugarcane, Carrot, Water Chestnut & Job's Tears Water

Traditionally clears heat, promotes urination and helps drain dampness

⏱ 40 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Chayote, Bamboo Fungus and Water Chestnut Soup

Traditionally enjoyed to clear heat and support healthy blood pressure and lipids

⏱ 1 hr 50 min About 4 bowls

Soups

Celery, Water Chestnut, Apple and Carrot Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, moisten dryness and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Sugarcane, Carrot, Coriander and Coix Water

A cooling drink traditionally given to children with chickenpox to clear heat and ease the rash

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 5–6 bowls

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

Soups

Dried Vegetable, Almond, Soybean, and Carrot Soup

traditionally associated with moistening the lungs, clearing heat, and protecting the respiratory tract during dry weather

⏱ 140 min 4 bowls

Soups

Sugar Cane, Water Chestnut and Carrot Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, generate fluids, and provide comfort during cancer radiotherapy recovery

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Loofah, Water Chestnut and Dace Fish Paste Stir-fry

traditionally associated with relieving summer heat, clearing the heart, and providing light, refreshing nourishment

⏱ 25 min 2–3 servings

Congee & Porridge

Water Chestnut and Job's Tears Congee

traditionally used to clear heat, support the spleen, ease dampness, and help reduce uric acid levels

⏱ 75 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Lotus Root, Snow Pear and Water Chestnut Pork Bone Soup

traditionally associated with cooling stomach heat, supporting blood vessel integrity and easing bleeding gums

⏱ 135 min 4–5 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Celery, Water Chestnut and Jellyfish Stir-Fry

traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure and clearing summer heat

⏱ 45 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Yin-Nourishing Autumn Soup

traditionally used to moisten dryness, soothe the throat, and support respiratory comfort in dry weather

⏱ 75 min 3–4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Carrot, Water Chestnut and Ophiopogon Drink

traditionally used to clear lung heat, moisten dryness, and soothe cough in children

⏱ 55 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Tofu Skin, Ginkgo, Barley, and Water Chestnut Sweet Soup

Traditionally used to help reduce excessive vaginal discharge and support digestive dampness

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 3 bowls

Soups

Chayote, Water Chestnut, Carrot, and Pork Shank Soup

Traditionally helps relieve lingering summer heat and protect against autumn dryness

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Chayote, Water Chestnut, Lily Bulb and Pork Rib Soup

traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure, easing dryness, and nourishing the heart

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Soups

Pepino Melon, Carrot, Water Chestnut and Goji Berry Soup

traditionally associated with generating fluids, relieving thirst and dryness, and supporting blood sugar and blood pressure balance

⏱ 75 min 3 bowls

Soups

Green Olive, Water Chestnut and Green Radish Pork Soup

traditionally used to soothe sore throats, relieve dryness, and clear heat after overindulging in warm or rich foods

⏱ 45 min 4 bowls

Soups

Hai Yu Zhu (Solomon's Seal), Pear, Apple and Water Chestnut Sweet Soup

traditionally used to moisten the lungs, nourish yin, relieve dry skin, and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 60 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Arrowroot and Water Chestnut Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally associated with clearing lung heat and relieving dryness

⏱ 75 min 4 bowls

Soups

Water Chestnut, Chayote and Grass Carp Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, support digestion, and promote wellness

⏱ 45 min 4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Sugarcane, Water Chestnut, Carrot and Barley Drink

traditionally associated with clearing internal heat, moistening dryness and supporting the spleen and digestion

⏱ 75 min 4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Cogongrass Root Sugarcane Water Chestnut Corn Water

Traditionally clears body heat, encourages fluid drainage, and supports urinary tract comfort

⏱ 75 min 4–5 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Cogongrass Root, Sugarcane, Carrot, Water Chestnut & Coix Seed Drink

Traditionally used to clear internal heat, reduce dampness, support urinary health, and calm inflammation

⏱ 75 min About 4 bowls

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Prunella, Water Chestnut and Honey Date Tea

Imperata Root, Sugarcane, Water Chestnut and Corn Water

Water Chestnut and Poria Congee

Chinese Olive, Apple and Candied Tangerine Water

Water Chestnut, Fig and Lean Pork Soup

Chayote, Lily Bulb, Water Chestnut and Pork Rib Soup

Imperata, Sugarcane, Carrot, Water Chestnut & Job's Tears Water

Chayote, Bamboo Fungus and Water Chestnut Soup

Celery, Water Chestnut, Apple and Carrot Soup

Sugarcane, Carrot, Coriander and Coix Water

Stir-Fried Shiitake, Water Chestnut and Asparagus

Dried Vegetable, Almond, Soybean, and Carrot Soup

Sugar Cane, Water Chestnut and Carrot Soup

Loofah, Water Chestnut and Dace Fish Paste Stir-fry

Water Chestnut and Job's Tears Congee

Lotus Root, Snow Pear and Water Chestnut Pork Bone Soup

Celery, Water Chestnut and Jellyfish Stir-Fry

Yin-Nourishing Autumn Soup

Carrot, Water Chestnut and Ophiopogon Drink

Tofu Skin, Ginkgo, Barley, and Water Chestnut Sweet Soup

Chayote, Water Chestnut, Carrot, and Pork Shank Soup

Chayote, Water Chestnut, Lily Bulb and Pork Rib Soup

Pepino Melon, Carrot, Water Chestnut and Goji Berry Soup

Green Olive, Water Chestnut and Green Radish Pork Soup

Hai Yu Zhu (Solomon's Seal), Pear, Apple and Water Chestnut Sweet Soup

Arrowroot and Water Chestnut Lean Pork Soup

Water Chestnut, Chayote and Grass Carp Soup

Sugarcane, Water Chestnut, Carrot and Barley Drink

Cogongrass Root Sugarcane Water Chestnut Corn Water

Cogongrass Root, Sugarcane, Carrot, Water Chestnut & Coix Seed Drink

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