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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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Poached chicken with choy sum
Minor Snow · Dinner · Balanced

Poached chicken with choy sum

Silky white-cut chicken with ginger and spring onion oil, served with choy sum.

  • 45 min
  • Serves 4
  • Poach
  • Medium
NeutralBoosts qiLight

Why it suits you: As Minor Snow cools, poached chicken is a light yet nourishing dinner for a neutral constitution.

Method

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min
  1. 1Lower the chicken into boiling water and poach gently for 25 minutes, then rest off the heat for 10 minutes.
  2. 2Plunge into iced water and chop into pieces.
  3. 3Mince the ginger and spring onion with salt and pour over hot oil.
  4. 4Stir-fry the choy sum and serve with the chicken.

Cautions

  • Remove the skin for a leaner meal.

Chef's tips

  • Iced water gives the skin its snap.

The TCM view

Chicken is sweet and warm, boosting qi; choy sum is neutral and light.

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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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Balanced

Yin–yang, qi and blood in good balance

Enjoy: Whole grains · Seasonal vegetables and fruit · Fish, eggs and tofu

Go easy: Overeating · Very greasy or spicy food · Lots of iced drinks

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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.