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Winter · from 7 Dec

Major Snow

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Deeply nourish, protect against severe cold.

Next: Winter Solstice on 22 Dec — 15 days

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Five-spice roasted peanuts
Major Snow · Tea break · Yang Deficiency

Five-spice roasted peanuts

Peanuts brined with five-spice and roasted until crisp — less oil and salt than shop-bought.

  • 30 min
  • Serves 4
  • Roast
  • Easy
WarmingWarms the middleNourishes blood

Why it suits you: Yang-deficient people have cold hands at Major Snow. Peanuts nourish blood, and five-spice and star anise are warming.

Method

Prep 5 min · Cook 25 min
  1. 1Soak the peanuts in the water with the salt, star anise and five-spice for 2 hours.
  2. 2Drain and pat dry.
  3. 3Roast at 150°C for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway.
  4. 4Leave in the switched-off oven to cool so they crisp.

Cautions

  • Avoid with a peanut allergy; a small handful is enough.

Chef's tips

  • They crisp as they cool, so be patient.

The TCM view

Peanuts are sweet and neutral, supporting the spleen and blood; five-spice and star anise warm the middle.

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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.

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

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Yang Deficiency

Feels the cold, with cold hands and feet

Enjoy: Fresh ginger · Lamb · Chinese chives · Walnuts and chestnuts · Longan

Go easy: Iced drinks · Cooling foods like watermelon and bitter melon · Too much green tea or herbal "cooling" tea

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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.