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Winter · from 22 Dec

Winter Solstice

冬至

Nourish the returning Yang.

Next: Minor Cold on 5 Jan — 14 days

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Lily bulb and snow fungus sweet soup
Winter Solstice · Tea break · Sensitive (Allergic)

Lily bulb and snow fungus sweet soup

Snow fungus and lily bulbs simmered until silky — lightly sweet, with no spices and no nuts, so it is an easy snack for sensitive types.

  • 50 min
  • Serves 2
  • Simmer
  • Easy
NeutralMoistens drynessCalms the mind

Why it suits you: Sensitive types are prone to winter sniffles and itchy skin, so a snack should be plain and low in common allergens. Lily bulb and snow fungus moisten yin, with no spices and no nuts.

Method

Prep 10 min · Cook 40 min
  1. 1Soak the snow fungus, cut off the hard base and tear it into small pieces. Rinse the lily bulbs and red dates.
  2. 2Simmer everything in the water over low heat for 30 minutes.
  3. 3Dissolve the rock sugar.
  4. 4Eat it warm, or leave it to cool.

Cautions

  • Skip it if lily bulb does not agree with you, and during a cold or fever.

Chef's tips

  • Soak the dried lily bulbs for 10 minutes so they soften.

The TCM view

Lily bulb is sweet and slightly cold, moistening the lungs and calming the mind; snow fungus is sweet and neutral, moistening dryness; a few red dates harmonise the middle. Plain and moistening, it suits sensitive types at the solstice.

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Seasonal principle

The longest night. Yang energy begins to return. Eat warming, celebratory foods to welcome the light. Protect your lower back and knees from the cold. This is a crucial time to rest and conserve energy, allowing the newly born Yang Qi to grow strong.

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Sensitive (Allergic)

Sensitive and prone to allergies

Enjoy: Simple, balanced home cooking · Chinese yam and red dates · Brown rice and seasonal vegetables

Go easy: Anything you know you react to · Very spicy food · Alcohol

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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.