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Winter · from 22 Nov

Minor Snow

小雪

Warm Yang, nourish Kidneys.

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Conch and sea coconut soup
Minor Snow · Dinner · Yin Deficiency

Conch and sea coconut soup

A sweet, moistening soup of conch and sea coconut for dry winter air.

  • 2 hr 15 min
  • Serves 4
  • Simmer
  • Medium
NeutralNourishes yinMoistens the lungs

Why it suits you: Dry Minor Snow air leaves a yin-deficient throat dry; conch nourishes yin and sea coconut moistens the lungs.

Method

Prep 15 min · Cook 120 min
  1. 1Thaw and clean the conch, then blanch.
  2. 2Rinse the sea coconut, yam and apricot kernels.
  3. 3Put everything in a pot and bring to the boil, then lower the heat.
  4. 4Simmer for 2 hours and season with salt.

Cautions

  • Pause during a cold with phlegm.

Chef's tips

  • Blanch the conch to remove any fishy taste.

The TCM view

Conch is sweet, salty and neutral, nourishing yin; sea coconut moistens the lungs.

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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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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.