Autumn · from 8 Oct

Cold Dew

Name: Lotus root & chicken patty sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Lotus root 100 g, peeled and finely diced; Minced chicken 200 g; Wholemeal bread 4 slices; Lettuce 4 leaves; Light soy sauce 1 tsp; Cornflour 1 tsp; White pepper a pinch; Oil 1 tsp

寒露

Nourish Yin, protect against cold.

Next: Frost's Descent on 23 Oct — 15 days

8 Oct 2026

Tailor to a constitution

Cold Dew · Breakfast · Balanced

Lotus root & chicken patty sandwich

Juicy chicken patties studded with crunchy lotus root, in toasted wholemeal bread with lettuce — shaped the night before.

23 min
Serves 2
Pan-fry
Easy

NeutralStrengthens digestionBuilds qi

Why it suits you: Balanced types simply follow the season. As Cold Dew dries the air, lotus root and chicken gently support digestion and qi, and with wholemeal bread and lettuce you get protein, fibre and carbohydrate in balance — filling without being greasy.

Method

Prep 15 min · Cook 8 min

1The night before, mix the lotus root, chicken, soy sauce, cornflour, pepper and 1 tbsp water until sticky, shape into 4 patties and refrigerate.
2In the morning, pan-fry in a little oil over medium-low heat for 3–4 minutes a side, until golden and cooked through with no pink in the middle.
3Toast the bread, fill with lettuce and a patty, and cut in half.

Chef's tips

Make a big batch and freeze the patties; move one to the fridge the night before.

The TCM view

Cooked lotus root turns sweet and warm, strengthening digestion and nourishing blood; chicken is sweet and warm and builds qi; wholemeal bread is sweet and neutral. Pan-fried in very little oil, it stays balanced as Cold Dew mornings turn cooler.

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Seasonal principle

The weather turns cold. Focus on nourishing Yin and protecting the body from cold. Warm, moistening foods are best. Soak your feet in warm water before bed to promote circulation and improve sleep quality. Avoid exposing your ankles and neck to the cold wind.

In season now

In season around Cold Dew: Chestnut, Sesame, Yam, Lotus Root, Goji Berries

Tap an ingredient for its nature, uses and nutrition.

Balanced

Yin–yang, qi and blood in good balance

Enjoy: Whole grains · Seasonal vegetables and fruit · Fish, eggs and tofu

Go easy: Overeating · Very greasy or spicy food · Lots of iced drinks

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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.