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Home-Style Dishes

Cantonese Shrimp Wonton and Shanghai Watercress Wonton

a nourishing homemade comfort food; pork and shrimp provide protein and warmth

⏱ 50 min about 28 pieces

Soups

Celery, Tomato, Carrot and Chili Soup

traditionally associated with supporting fat metabolism and a healthy weight

⏱ 75 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Dried Ginger, Poria, Atractylodes and Licorice Soup

Traditionally warms the spleen and dispels cold-damp

⏱ 50 min 1 small bowl

Home-Style Dishes

Stir-Fried Fresh Lily Bulb, Goji Berries and Snow Peas

Traditionally supports the liver, the eyes and a calm mind

⏱ 25 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Chicken Gizzard Lining, Hawthorn and Malt Soup

Traditionally supports appetite and eases that overfull feeling

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 3–4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Stir-Fried Asparagus, Tri-Color Peppers and Tofu-Skin Rolls

A light, antioxidant-rich home dish

⏱ 25 min 2–3 servings

Herbal & Flower Teas

Isatis Leaf, Forsythia & Honeysuckle Detox Tea

traditionally used to clear heat, support the body against viral pathogens, and help prevent flu

⏱ 50 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Agaricus, Lion's Mane & Tea Tree Mushroom Chicken Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing the body's vitality and supporting digestive and immune health

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Reishi, Walnut & Apricot Kernel Tea

traditionally associated with nourishing the lungs and supporting respiratory comfort

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 1 bowl

Herbal & Flower Teas

Ginger & Garlic Decoction

traditionally used to warm the stomach, dispel wind-cold, and support the body during cold-type flu

⏱ 20 min 1–2 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Wild Kumquat & Licorice Infusion Tea

traditionally used to support clearing phlegm and easing cough

⏱ 10 min 1 teapot

Congee & Porridge

Century Egg and Dried Mussel Congee

Traditionally used to clear heat, support the liver and kidneys, and help those with high blood pressure

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 1 pot

Soups

Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Codonopsis and Longan Soup

Traditionally used to calm the mind and support restful sleep

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Corn, Hyacinth Bean and Red Date Congee

Traditionally used to support fluid balance and ease mild water retention

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 1 pot

Home-Style Dishes

Green-Kernel Black Soybeans Steeped in Vinegar

Traditionally used to support the kidneys and boost vital energy (qi)

1 jar

Soups

Five-Color Mixed Bean and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to nourish the five organs and support overall vitality

⏱ 3 hr 10 min 4–5 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Honey-Preserved Kumquats (Mi Jin Ju)

Traditionally supports relief of cough, indigestion, and post-alcohol discomfort; associated with liver detoxification and skin health

1 large jar; use 2–3 fruits per serving

Soups

Bamboo Fungus, Soybean, and Shiitake Soup

Traditionally associated with reducing abdominal fat accumulation, supporting cardiovascular health, and regulating the digestive system

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Sea Solomon's Seal, Lily Bulb, and Almond Partridge Soup

Traditionally supports lung qi, nourishes the respiratory system, and helps moisturise dry skin

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Dried Persimmon and Lotus Root Pork Rib Soup

Traditionally moistens the lungs and eases a dry cough

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Bay Leaf Lemon Tea

Traditionally refreshes the spirit and supports digestion

⏱ 6 min 1 cup

Home-Style Dishes

Braised Fish Head with Tofu Puffs and Cloud Ear Fungus

Traditionally nourishes qi and blood and supports the mind

⏱ 25 min 1 dish

Herbal & Flower Teas

Cinnamon Longan Red Date Tea

Traditionally warms the stomach and dispels cold

⏱ 10 min 1 pot

Soups

Chinese Yam, Goji, Lotus Seed, Lily and Soft-shell Turtle Soup

Traditionally nourishes yin and calms the mind

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3 bowls