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Winter · from 7 Dec

Major Snow

大雪

Deeply nourish, protect against severe cold.

Next: Winter Solstice on 22 Dec — 15 days

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Prawn dumplings
Major Snow · Breakfast · Qi Deficiency

Prawn dumplings

Homemade har gow with thin skins and sweet, springy prawns — dim sum at home.

  • 28 min
  • Serves 2
  • Steam
  • Medium
NeutralBoosts qiEasy to digest

Why it suits you: Qi-deficient people tire easily with a poor appetite at Major Snow. Small dumplings are easy to digest, and prawns boost qi.

Method

Prep 20 min · Cook 8 min
  1. 1Peel and devein the prawns; dice half and crush half, then mix with chopped water chestnut, salt and sesame oil until sticky.
  2. 2Mix the starches, pour in the boiling water, stir and knead in the lard until smooth.
  3. 3Divide, press into thin rounds, fill and pleat.
  4. 4Steam on high for 6–8 minutes until translucent.

Cautions

  • Avoid with a shellfish allergy.

Chef's tips

  • Knead the dough while hot for a smooth skin.

The TCM view

Prawns are sweet and warm, boosting qi; water chestnut is cooling, balancing the warmth; wheat starch settles the stomach.

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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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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.