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Winter · from 7 Dec

Major Snow

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Deeply nourish, protect against severe cold.

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Salmon and nori rice balls
Major Snow · Breakfast · Blood Stasis

Salmon and nori rice balls

Pan-seared salmon flaked into rice balls and wrapped in nori — portable and filling.

  • 15 min
  • Serves 2
  • Shape
  • Easy
NeutralMoves bloodNourishes blood

Why it suits you: At Major Snow circulation slows and blood-stasis types get cold hands. Salmon's oils help blood flow and nori softens accumulations.

Method

Prep 15 min · Cook 0 min
  1. 1Rub the salmon with salt and ginger juice, sear in a dry pan and flake.
  2. 2Season the warm rice with a little salt; cut the cucumber into thin sticks.
  3. 3With wet hands, flatten a portion of rice and add salmon and cucumber.
  4. 4Shape into triangles and wrap in nori.

Chef's tips

  • Wrap the nori just before eating so it stays crisp.

The TCM view

Salmon is sweet and warm, moving blood; nori is salty and cold, softening hardness.

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Seasonal principle

A time for deep nourishment. Use warming herbs and hearty stews to protect the body's core temperature. Avoid cold drafts and ensure your living environment is adequately heated. Practice gentle indoor exercises like Tai Chi to keep the joints mobile without sweating excessively.

In season now

In season around Major Snow: Mutton, Ginger, Dates, Longan, Leek

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Blood Stasis

Sluggish circulation, dull tone, easy bruising

Enjoy: Black wood-ear fungus · Onion · Black beans · Hawthorn · Aubergine

Go easy: Raw and cold food · Very rich, fatty food · Sitting still for hours

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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.