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Winter · from 22 Nov

Minor Snow

小雪

Warm Yang, nourish Kidneys.

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Clams with perilla
Minor Snow · Dinner · Qi Stagnation

Clams with perilla

Sweet clams stir-fried with aromatic perilla leaves.

  • 18 min
  • Serves 4
  • Stir-fry
  • Easy
NeutralMoves qiOpens the appetite

Why it suits you: In short Minor Snow days, aromatic perilla moves qi and lifts the appetite for a stagnant constitution.

Method

Prep 10 min · Cook 8 min
  1. 1Soak the clams in salted water for 2 hours.
  2. 2Chop the garlic and black beans and shred the perilla.
  3. 3Fry the garlic and beans in hot oil, then add the clams over high heat until they open.
  4. 4Toss with the soy, chilli and perilla.

Cautions

  • Discard any clams that do not open.

Chef's tips

  • Add the perilla last to keep its aroma.

The TCM view

Perilla is pungent and warm, moving qi; clams are salty and cool.

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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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Qi Stagnation

Stress, low mood and frequent sighing

Enjoy: Rose bud tea · Aged tangerine peel · Citrus fruit · Kelp · Daylily buds

Go easy: Too much caffeine · Alcohol · Stress eating

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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.