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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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Char siu rice noodle rolls
Minor Snow · Breakfast · Qi Deficiency

Char siu rice noodle rolls

Home-steamed rice noodle rolls filled with sweet char siu — silky and easy to digest.

  • 25 min
  • Serves 2
  • Steam
  • Medium
NeutralStrengthens the spleen and qiEasy to digest

Why it suits you: In Minor Snow, soft rice rolls suit a qi-deficient constitution — gentle on the stomach with a little meat for strength.

Method

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min
  1. 1Whisk the rice flour, cornflour and water into a batter and add the oil.
  2. 2Dice the char siu and slice the spring onion.
  3. 3Oil a flat tin, pour in a thin layer of batter, scatter over char siu and steam on high for 2 minutes.
  4. 4Roll up with a scraper, repeat with the remaining batter, then add soy sauce and spring onion.

Cautions

  • Char siu is sweet, so eat sparingly with diabetes.

Chef's tips

  • Keep the batter thin for the silkiest rolls.

The TCM view

Rice is sweet and neutral, strengthening the spleen and qi; pork is sweet and neutral, tonifying weakness.

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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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In season around Minor Snow: Walnut, Black Sesame, Cashew, Beef, Cinnamon

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Qi Deficiency

Low energy, tires easily and catches colds

Enjoy: Chinese yam · Millet and pumpkin · Red dates · Chicken and beef · Shiitake and soybeans

Go easy: Raw, cold food and iced drinks · Crash dieting · Greasy, heavy meals

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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.