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Spring · from 20 Mar

Spring Equinox

春分

Balance Yin and Yang, harmonize Qi and Blood.

Next: Clear and Bright on 5 Apr — 16 days

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Steamed egg custard with red dates and goji, with steamed buns
Spring Equinox · Breakfast · Qi Deficiency

Steamed egg custard with red dates and goji, with steamed buns

Silky steamed egg dotted with red dates and goji, served with warm steamed buns: soft and easy to digest.

  • 20 min
  • Serves 2
  • Steam
  • Easy
NeutralSupports qiNourishes blood

Why it suits you: Qi-deficient types tire easily and have little appetite around the Spring Equinox. Egg supports qi, red dates and goji nourish blood, and soft steamed egg and buns are easy to digest without burdening the spleen.

Method

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min
  1. 1Beat the eggs with the warm water and salt, strain into a bowl and skim off the bubbles.
  2. 2Top with the dates and goji, cover with a plate or cling film and steam over low heat for 10–12 minutes once the water boils.
  3. 3Steam the buns on the rack above for 8 minutes at the same time; finish the egg with a dash of soy sauce.

Chef's tips

  • Use about 1 part egg to 1.5 parts water and steam gently for the silkiest custard.

The TCM view

Egg is sweet and neutral, nourishing yin and blood and supporting qi. Red dates are sweet and warm and tonify the middle; goji is sweet and neutral and nourishes the liver and kidneys; wheat flour nourishes the spleen and stomach. A gentle tonic for qi and blood.

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Seasonal principle

Day and night are equal. Maintain balance in all things. Eat seasonal greens to refresh the body and harmonize internal energy. Avoid extreme temperatures in food and environment. Establish a regular sleep schedule to align with the balanced natural rhythms of the season.

In season now

In season around Spring Equinox: Bean Sprouts, Eggs, Wolfberries, Green Tea, Asparagus

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Qi Deficiency

Low energy, tires easily and catches colds

Enjoy: Chinese yam · Millet and pumpkin · Red dates · Chicken and beef · Shiitake and soybeans

Go easy: Raw, cold food and iced drinks · Crash dieting · Greasy, heavy meals

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Based on traditional Chinese medicine for general wellness education — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. If symptoms persist, are severe or unusual, please see a doctor or registered Chinese medicine practitioner.