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Winter · from 22 Nov

Minor Snow

小雪

Warm Yang, nourish Kidneys.

Next: Major Snow on 7 Dec — 15 days

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Dace fishball and gai lan rice noodle soup
Minor Snow · Breakfast · Damp-Heat

Dace fishball and gai lan rice noodle soup

Springy dace fishballs and crisp gai lan in a clear rice noodle soup.

  • 20 min
  • Serves 2
  • Simmer
  • Easy
CoolingClears damp-heatStrengthens the spleen

Why it suits you: Even as Minor Snow cools, damp-heat can linger; dace drains damp and gai lan clears heat in a light broth.

Method

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min
  1. 1Beat the fish paste with salt and cornflour until sticky, then shape into balls.
  2. 2Soak the vermicelli and cut the gai lan into lengths.
  3. 3Boil the stock and cook the fishballs for 4 minutes until they float.
  4. 4Add the vermicelli and gai lan for 2 minutes and finish with pepper.

Cautions

  • Keep the fishballs small so they cook through.

Chef's tips

  • Wet your hands to shape the fishballs without sticking.

The TCM view

Dace is sweet and neutral, strengthening the spleen and draining water; gai lan is cool, clearing heat.

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Seasonal principle

The weather turns colder. Focus on warming the Yang energy and nourishing the Kidneys with nutrient-dense foods. Keep your head and feet particularly warm, as these are areas where cold easily enters. Consume warm soups and stews to maintain core body temperature.

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Damp-Heat

Oily skin, breakouts and a bitter taste

Enjoy: Mung beans · Winter melon and cucumber · Bitter melon · Celery · Job's tears

Go easy: Spicy, fried and barbecued food · Alcohol · Rich, sugary food

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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.