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Spring · from 4 Feb

Start of Spring

立春

Nourish Liver Yang, protect against wind-cold.

Next: Rain Water on 18 Feb — 14 days

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Yellow chive and egg spring pancake wraps
Start of Spring · Breakfast · Balanced

Yellow chive and egg spring pancake wraps

Soft spring pancakes rolled around scrambled egg, yellow chives and carrot: the traditional Start of Spring 'bite of spring', ready in under 20 minutes.

  • 18 min
  • Serves 2
  • Stir-fry
  • Easy
NeutralLifts spring yangStrengthens spleen, nourishes blood

Why it suits you: Balanced types simply follow the Start of Spring principle of nourishing the liver and lifting yang. Spring pancakes are the traditional 'bite of spring', and pungent, warming yellow chives help yang qi rise alongside gently nourishing egg.

Method

Prep 10 min · Cook 8 min
  1. 1Beat the eggs with the salt. Cut the chives into lengths and shred the carrot.
  2. 2Stir-fry the carrot in hot oil for 1 minute, pour in the egg and stir until half set, then toss in the chives and take off the heat.
  3. 3Steam the wrappers for 2 minutes until soft, then roll them around the egg filling.

Chef's tips

  • Steam the wrappers the night before and chill them; 30 seconds in the microwave softens them again.

The TCM view

Yellow chives are pungent and warm, warming the middle and moving qi to support spring's rising yang. Egg is sweet and neutral and nourishes blood and yin; carrot is sweet and neutral and strengthens the spleen. Pungent with sweet suits the spring rule of 'less sour, more sweet'.

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Seasonal principle

Spring is the time of the Liver. Focus on gentle movement and eating foods that help the Liver Qi rise. Avoid heavy, greasy foods that can stagnate Qi. It is important to dress warmly to protect against the lingering winter cold, especially around the neck and joints. Engage in light stretching exercises to promote the smooth flow of Qi and blood throughout the body.

In season now

In season around Start of Spring: Chives, Coriander, Ginger, Dates, Honey

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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.