Minor Cold · Breakfast · Phlegm-Dampness
Cabbage and grass carp congee
Cabbage and grass carp in a plain congee — light, savoury, and easier on a heavy morning.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Simmer
- Easy
NeutralDrains dampWakes the appetite
Why it suits you: Phlegm-damp types feel heavy and off their food at Minor Cold. Cabbage moves qi, grass carp supports the spleen and drains water, and plain congee does not sit heavily.
Method
Prep 10 min · Cook 35 min- 1Boil the rice with the water and ginger, then simmer for 25 minutes.
- 2Shred the cabbage. Rub the fish with a pinch of salt and slice it.
- 3Add the cabbage and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 4Add the fish and cook until just done. Season and scatter with spring onion.
Cautions
- Cook the fish through, and keep the congee lightly seasoned.
Chef's tips
- Add the fish at the end so it stays silky.
The TCM view
Cabbage is sweet and neutral, easing the middle and moving qi; grass carp is sweet and neutral, strengthening the spleen and draining water; rice supports the spleen; a little ginger removes fishiness. It suits phlegm-damp types at Minor Cold.
