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Chinese yam, taxillus (mulberry mistletoe) and lotus seed soup

淮山桑寄生蓮子瘦肉湯
strengthens the spleensupports the kidneysstrengthens sinews and bonesnourishes the complexionAll year slow-boiled · 2 hours Not yet surveyed (we say so honestly)

“The pot she makes when someone needs looking after.”

Ingredients

百子櫃Dried Chinese yam· dried40 g (1 tael)
百子櫃Taxillus / mulberry mistletoe40 g (1 tael)
百子櫃Lotus seed40 g (1 tael)
百子櫃Red jujube date6
街市Lean pork300 g

Method

  1. Rinse the dried Chinese yam, 桑寄生 mulberry mistletoe, lotus seeds and red dates.
  2. Cut the lean pork into large pieces and blanch it (汆水, a quick boil to draw out blood and scum), then set it aside.
  3. Put everything in the pot with 2.5 litres of water and bring to the boil over high heat.
  4. Turn down to low, simmer for 2 hours and season with salt.

Who it suits

  • pregnancy, traditionally taken to settle the pregnancy
  • an aching lower back and knees

Who should take care

  • People with gout or high uric acid should go easy on long-boiled meat soups

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ABC湯(番茄薯仔紅蘿蔔粟米瘦肉湯)
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“The pot she makes when someone needs looking after.”

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“The pot she makes when someone needs looking after.”

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“The pot she makes when someone needs looking after.”

Lo Fo Tong is cultural food-heritage reference, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, unwell or on medication, talk to your doctor or registered practitioner before changing what is in the pot.