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Stews

Stewing is the most patient form of cooking. Mutton stew with Angelica and ginger warms Yang, Astragalus chicken stew fortifies Qi, cordyceps duck soup nourishes Yin. Hours of gentle double-boiling meld herbs and ingredients into pure, restorative essence.

19 recipes total

Braised Pork Ribs with Pumpkin and Millet
Braised pork ribs with pumpkin and millet is a classic steamed dish that perfectly combines a main course with a staple food. The golden pumpkin slices at the b…
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- fortify the Spleen and nourish the Stomach
- Warms the middle jiao and regulates qi.
- nourish Yin
- moisten dryness
- Beautify and nourish the skin
- Supplements calcium and strengthens bones
- moisten the Intestines and unblock the bowels
- Women's Wellness
- Recovery Meals
- Office Wellness
- Gathering & Sharing
Chinese Yam, Euryale Ferox and Free-Range Chicken Soup
Chinese yam, Euryale ferox and free-range chicken soup is a classic Cantonese nourishing soup that strengthens the spleen, consolidates the kidneys, and builds…
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- fortify the Spleen and nourish the Stomach
- Warms the kidney and assists yang.
- Nourishes yin and tonifies deficiency.
- moisten dryness
- promote fluid production
- Moisten the lung
- Women's Wellness
- Recovery Meals
- Office Wellness
- Gathering & Sharing
- Bedtime Nourishment
- Afternoon Recharge
- Morning Nourishment
Stewed Crucian Carp with Solomon's Seal and Dwarf Lilyturf
Stewed crucian carp with Solomon's Seal and Dwarf Lilyturf is a classic soup combining traditional Chinese medicinal wisdom with home-style cooking. Yuzhu and M…
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- nourish Yin and clear the Lung
- Benefit the Stomach and generate fluids
- fortify the Spleen and stimulate appetite
- Clears heat and promotes diuresis.
- Women's Wellness
- Recovery Meals
- Office Wellness
- Gathering & Sharing
- Bedtime Nourishment
- Afternoon Recharge
- Morning Nourishment
Mung Bean, Kelp and Old Duck Soup
Mung bean, kelp and old duck soup is a classic summer soup recommended even by hospital nutritionists for its heat-clearing and cooling properties. Mung beans c…
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- Clear heat and relieve summer-heat
- drain Fire and resolve Toxin
- promote diuresis to reduce edema
- eliminate turbidity and lower blood lipids
- regulate qi and relieve stuffiness in the middle (chest and diaphragm)
- Recovery Meals
- Office Wellness
- Gathering & Sharing
- Bedtime Nourishment
- Afternoon Recharge
- Morning Nourishment
Lily Bulb, Lotus Seed, Snow Pear and Lean Pork Soup
Lily bulb, lotus seed, snow pear and lean pork soup is a classic Cantonese nourishing soup that combines four core benefits: moistening, clearing, calming, and…
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- nourish Yin
- moisten the lung and stop cough
- nourish the heart and calm the mind
- promote fluid production
- moisten dryness
- Beautify and nourish the skin
- fortify the Spleen and resolve food stagnation
- Astringe and secure
- Recovery Meals
- Gathering & Sharing
- Bedtime Nourishment
- Morning Nourishment
- Afternoon Recharge
Stir-Fried Loofah, Mushroom and Chicken Soup
Loofah, mushroom and chicken soup is a nourishing soup that perfectly combines seasonal summer vegetables, mountain delicacies, and tender chicken. Loofah is sw…
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- Clear heat and relieve summer-heat
- promote fluid production and quench thirst
- Warms the middle jiao and regulates qi.
- Improves anemia
- moisten the Intestines and unblock the bowels
- Beautify and nourish the skin
- nourish Yin
- moisten dryness
- Women's Wellness
- Recovery Meals
- Office Wellness
- Gathering & Sharing
Coix Seed, Small Red Bean and Pork Rib Soup
Coix seed, small red bean and pork rib soup is a classic Cantonese medicinal soup that perfectly combines "spleen-strengthening and dampness-relief" with "nouri…
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- Fortify the spleen and eliminate dampness
- promote diuresis to reduce edema
- Clear heat and moisten dryness
- Unblocks and benefits the joints.
- strengthen the sinews and bones
- moisten the Intestines and unblock the bowels
- Recovery Meals
- Office Wellness
- Gathering & Sharing
Winter Melon, Poria Cocos and Lean Pork Soup
Winter melon, Poria cocos and lean pork soup is a classic nourishing soup that strengthens the spleen, drains dampness, and reduces edema – especially suitable…
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- promote diuresis to reduce edema
- Fortify the spleen and eliminate dampness
- Percolates dampness and stops diarrhea.
- calm the heart
- Recovery Meals
- Office Wellness
- Gathering & Sharing
- Morning Nourishment
Chinese Yam and Pork Rib Soup
A light, soothing home-style soup pairing soft, velvety Chinese yam with tender, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs in a clear yet richly flavored broth. Every spoonfu…
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- Lung-Moistening & Cough-Relieving Recipes
- Yang-Warming & Cold-Dispelling Recipes
- Women's Wellness
- Gathering & Sharing
- Afternoon Recharge
- Evening Wind-Down

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