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Spring · from 18 Feb

Rain Water

雨水

Invigorate Spleen, dispel dampness.

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Sweet corn, carrot and chicken congee
Rain Water · Breakfast · Qi Deficiency

Sweet corn, carrot and chicken congee

Congee base set on a timer overnight, finished in the morning with corn, carrot and diced chicken in ten minutes.

  • 20 min
  • Serves 2
  • Slow-cook
  • Easy
NeutralStrengthens spleen and qiDrains damp

Why it suits you: Qi Deficiency brings tiredness and a poor appetite, and the heavy damp of Rain Water saps energy further. Corn and carrot gently strengthen the spleen, chicken replenishes qi, and warm congee is easy on the stomach.

Method

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min
  1. 1The night before, put the rice, ginger and water in a rice cooker on the congee setting with a timer.
  2. 2Toss the chicken with a little salt and the cornflour for 5 minutes.
  3. 3Bring the congee to the boil, add the corn and carrot for 5 minutes, then the chicken for 3 minutes until cooked; season.

The TCM view

Sweet corn is sweet and neutral, settling the middle and draining damp. Carrot is sweet and neutral and strengthens the spleen; chicken is sweet and warm and replenishes qi; congee nourishes stomach qi. It strengthens the spleen while draining damp, as Rain Water asks.

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Seasonal principle

As dampness increases, protecting the Spleen is crucial. Eat warm, easily digestible foods to prevent dampness from accumulating. Avoid raw and cold foods which can weaken the digestive fire. Engage in moderate exercise to help the body naturally expel excess moisture through light sweating.

In season now

In season around Rain Water: Yam, Job's Tears, Poria, Lotus Seed, Spinach

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Qi Deficiency

Low energy, tires easily and catches colds

Enjoy: Chinese yam · Millet and pumpkin · Red dates · Chicken and beef · Shiitake and soybeans

Go easy: Raw, cold food and iced drinks · Crash dieting · Greasy, heavy meals

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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.