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Spring · from 5 Apr

Clear and Bright

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Clear heat, nourish Liver and Kidney.

Next: Grain Rain on 20 Apr — 15 days

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Goji leaf and pork liver noodle soup
Clear and Bright · Breakfast · Yin Deficiency

Goji leaf and pork liver noodle soup

Tender spring goji leaves and pork liver in a clear, sweet soup with fine noodles, to cool the liver and nourish blood.

  • 18 min
  • Serves 2
  • Quick soup
  • Easy
NeutralClears liver, brightens eyesNourishes blood and yin

Why it suits you: Yin-deficient types are prone to rising liver fire around Clear and Bright, with dry eyes, a dry mouth and poor sleep. Goji leaves cool the liver and brighten the eyes, and pork liver nourishes liver blood, matching the season's aim of clearing heat and nourishing the liver and kidneys.

Method

Prep 10 min · Cook 8 min
  1. 1Soak the liver in water for 10 minutes to draw out the blood, drain and toss with the cornflour and a little salt.
  2. 2Cook the vermicelli in a separate pan of boiling water for 2 minutes and divide between bowls.
  3. 3Bring the water to the boil with the ginger and goji berries, add the goji leaves for 1 minute, then the liver for 1–2 minutes until just cooked. Season.
  4. 4Pour the soup over the noodles and eat straight away.

Cautions

  • Liver is high in cholesterol; once a week is enough, and eat little if you have gout.

Chef's tips

  • Take the liver off the heat as soon as it changes colour so it stays tender.

The TCM view

Goji leaves are sweet, bitter and cool, clearing heat and brightening the eyes. Pork liver is sweet, bitter and warm, nourishing liver blood; goji berries nourish the liver and kidneys. Cool and warm balance, clearing the liver without harming yin.

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Seasonal principle

A time for reflection and clearing internal heat. Focus on foods that support the Liver and Kidneys while keeping the body light. Spend time outdoors to absorb the fresh spring air, but protect yourself from sudden temperature drops. Incorporate gentle stretching to release physical and emotional tension.

In season now

In season around Clear and Bright: Mugwort, Mulberry, Black Sesame, Walnuts, Seaweed

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Yin Deficiency

Dryness with a sense of inner heat

Enjoy: Lily bulb and snow fungus · Asian pear · Duck · Lotus root and tofu · Black sesame

Go easy: Spicy, fried and barbecued food · Too much coffee and alcohol · Warming, drying foods such as lamb

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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.