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Winter · from 22 Nov

Minor Snow

小雪

Warm Yang, nourish Kidneys.

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Grass carp with sugar snap peas on brown rice
Minor Snow · Lunch · Damp-Heat

Grass carp with sugar snap peas on brown rice

Homemade grass carp fishballs with sweet sugar snap peas in a light sauce over brown rice.

  • 40 min
  • Serves 2
  • Braise
  • Medium
CoolingDrains dampLight

Why it suits you: Damp-heat can linger into Minor Snow; fish and fresh peas over brown rice keep lunch clean and light.

Method

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min
  1. 1Mince the fish, then beat with salt and 1 tsp cornflour until sticky and shape into balls.
  2. 2Simmer the fishballs in the water for 4 minutes.
  3. 3Add the peas for 2 minutes and thicken lightly with the remaining cornflour.
  4. 4Spoon over brown rice and add pepper.

Cautions

  • Keep the sauce thin.

Chef's tips

  • Wet your hands to shape even fishballs.

The TCM view

Grass carp warms the stomach gently; sugar snap peas and brown rice strengthen the spleen and drain damp.

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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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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.