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Sweet-and-Sour Young Ginger

Salads & Cold Dishes

Sweet-and-Sour Young Ginger

Traditionally warms the stomach and wakes the appetite

about 1 kg pickled ginger

Lily Bulb, Goji and Abalone Soup

Lily Bulb, Goji and Abalone Soup

Traditionally nourishes yin and calms the mind

⏱ 3 hr 30 min 3–4 bowls

Mulberry, Chrysanthemum, Honeysuckle and Astragalus Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Mulberry, Chrysanthemum, Honeysuckle and Astragalus Tea

Traditionally clears wind-heat and soothes itchy, red eyes

⏱ 50 min 2 bowls

Three-Bean, Lotus-Leaf and Hairy-Gourd Soup

Three-Bean, Lotus-Leaf and Hairy-Gourd Soup

Traditionally clears summer heat and refreshes

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4 bowls

Millettia, Eucommia, Chestnut and Conch Soup

Millettia, Eucommia, Chestnut and Conch Soup

Traditionally supports the kidneys and strengthens tendons and bones

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Home-Style Sea Cucumber

Home-Style Dishes

Home-Style Sea Cucumber

Traditionally nourishes yin and supports the kidneys

⏱ 40 min 2–3 servings

Selaginella Honey-Date Soup

Selaginella Honey-Date Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat and toxins and support the body

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 2 bowls

Honeysuckle Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Honeysuckle Tea

Traditionally used to clear heat and soothe a sore throat

⏱ 7 min 1 pot

Five-Color Vegetable Soup

Five-Color Vegetable Soup

Traditionally supports clear skin and a lighter, less greasy feeling

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Bayberry (Yangmei) Wine

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Bayberry (Yangmei) Wine

A sweet-tart infused wine traditionally used to harmonize the stomach and aid digestion

Five-Finger Fig Root, Chinese Yam and Free-Range Chicken Soup

Five-Finger Fig Root, Chinese Yam and Free-Range Chicken Soup

A gentle, qi-boosting soup traditionally used to strengthen the spleen and energy

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Vietnamese Mint, Ginger, Scallion and Fish Slice Soup

Vietnamese Mint, Ginger, Scallion and Fish Slice Soup

A warming, sweat-promoting soup traditionally used at the first signs of a cold

⏱ 25 min 2 bowls

Chayote, Poria, Job's Tears and Pork Tripe Soup

Chayote, Poria, Job's Tears and Pork Tripe Soup

A spleen-strengthening, damp-draining soup traditionally used to relieve tiredness

⏱ 2 hr 30 min 4–5 bowls

Garlic, Wild Amaranth and Lean Pork Soup

Garlic, Wild Amaranth and Lean Pork Soup

A savory family soup traditionally used to support gut health during enterovirus season

⏱ 30 min 3–4 bowls

Loofah, Bamboo Fungus, Corn and Pork Rib Soup

Loofah, Bamboo Fungus, Corn and Pork Rib Soup

A cooling summer soup traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting a slimming diet

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4–5 bowls

Eight-Treasure Winter Melon and Dried Scallop Soup

Eight-Treasure Winter Melon and Dried Scallop Soup

Traditionally used to cool summer heat and support the spleen and digestion

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Loquat Flower Honey Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Loquat Flower Honey Tea

A soothing tea traditionally used to comfort the throat and ease a cough

⏱ 20 min 1 day's serving

Baby Corn, Chayote and Fresh Fish Soup

Baby Corn, Chayote and Fresh Fish Soup

A clearing, diuretic soup traditionally used to support those with kidney concerns

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4 bowls

Stir-Fried Sea Snails with Fermented Black Beans and Chili

Home-Style Dishes

Stir-Fried Sea Snails with Fermented Black Beans and Chili

A savory home-style dish traditionally said to nourish yin and moisten dryness

⏱ 25 min 2–3 servings

Chinese Yam, Goji & Fresh Abalone Chicken Soup

Chinese Yam, Goji & Fresh Abalone Chicken Soup

Traditionally nourishes, brightens the eyes and supports healthy blood sugar

⏱ 3 hr 20 min About 3 bowls

Bamboo Fungus, Wood Ear & Fish Maw Soup

Bamboo Fungus, Wood Ear & Fish Maw Soup

Traditionally clears heat, drains dampness and supports a slimmer figure

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 to 5 bowls

Purple-Backed Gynura & Hawthorn Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Purple-Backed Gynura & Hawthorn Tea

Traditionally helps cut grease, ease food stagnation and refresh on hot days

⏱ 20 min About 4 bowls

Corn, Onion, Fuzzy Melon & Dried Scallop Soup

Corn, Onion, Fuzzy Melon & Dried Scallop Soup

Traditionally promotes urination and supports healthy blood sugar and blood pressure

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 to 5 bowls

Fo-ti, Polygonatum, Goji & Black Bean Soup

Fo-ti, Polygonatum, Goji & Black Bean Soup

Traditionally supports the liver and kidneys and nourishes the blood for healthy hair

⏱ 3 hr 15 min 4 to 5 bowls