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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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Steamed fish belly with silk gourd
Minor Snow · Dinner · Damp-Heat

Steamed fish belly with silk gourd

Fish belly steamed over juicy silk gourd slices — light and sweet.

  • 27 min
  • Serves 4
  • Steam
  • Easy
CoolingClears damp-heatLight

Why it suits you: Damp-heat can linger into Minor Snow; silk gourd clears heat and steamed fish keeps dinner light.

Method

Prep 15 min · Cook 12 min
  1. 1Peel and slice the gourd and lay it on a plate.
  2. 2Cut the fish belly and toss with salt and shredded ginger.
  3. 3Place on the gourd and steam on high for 10 minutes.
  4. 4Drizzle with the soy sauce and hot oil.

Cautions

  • Silk gourd is cooling, so go easy with a cold stomach.

Chef's tips

  • The gourd releases a sweet, delicious juice.

The TCM view

Silk gourd is sweet and cool, clearing heat; grass carp is gentle on the stomach.

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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.

In season now

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

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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.