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Winter · from 22 Nov

Minor Snow

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Black vinegar chicken wing rice
Minor Snow · Lunch · Blood Stasis

Black vinegar chicken wing rice

Chicken wings braised in Chinese black vinegar and ginger — sweet, tangy and warming.

  • 35 min
  • Serves 2
  • Braise
  • Easy
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Why it suits you: In cold Minor Snow, black vinegar moves blood and ginger warms a blood-stasis constitution.

Method

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min
  1. 1Blanch the wings and pat dry.
  2. 2Brown the wings and ginger in a little oil.
  3. 3Add the vinegar, sugar, soy and 100 ml water and braise for 15 minutes to a glaze.
  4. 4Blanch the choy sum and serve with the wings and rice.

Cautions

  • Use less vinegar with acid reflux.

Chef's tips

  • Reduce over high heat at the end for a glossy glaze.

The TCM view

Vinegar is sour and warm, dispersing stasis; chicken is warm, boosting qi.

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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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Blood Stasis

Sluggish circulation, dull tone, easy bruising

Enjoy: Black wood-ear fungus · Onion · Black beans · Hawthorn · Aubergine

Go easy: Raw and cold food · Very rich, fatty food · Sitting still for hours

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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.