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Winter · from 22 Nov

Minor Snow

小雪

Warm Yang, nourish Kidneys.

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Duck egg and goji wheat vermicelli soup
Minor Snow · Breakfast · Yin Deficiency

Duck egg and goji wheat vermicelli soup

Silky wheat vermicelli with a poached duck egg and goji to nourish yin.

  • 15 min
  • Serves 2
  • Simmer
  • Easy
NeutralNourishes yinSupports liver and kidneys

Why it suits you: Minor Snow is dry, and duck egg with goji moistens a yin-deficient constitution prone to a dry mouth.

Method

Prep 5 min · Cook 10 min
  1. 1Rinse the goji berries.
  2. 2Bring the stock to the boil, crack in the duck eggs and poach gently for 3 minutes.
  3. 3Add the vermicelli and goji and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. 4Wilt the spinach, season and serve.

Cautions

  • Duck egg is cooling, so go easy with a cold stomach.

Chef's tips

  • Vermicelli is already salted, so keep the broth light.

The TCM view

Duck egg is sweet and cool, nourishing yin; goji is sweet and neutral, nourishing the liver and kidneys.

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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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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.