Shiitake Yam Restorative Soup
Strengthens Lung Qi, builds resistance, nourishes Spleen
Ondersteunt bij:
Supports shortness of breath, weak voice, fatigue, susceptibility to colds, cough with clear phlegm, pale face
Ingrediënten
- 100g Chinese yam (shan yao, fresh or dried)
- 50g dried shiitake mushrooms
- 50g carrot (cubed)
- 2 slices fresh ginger
- 1 liter water
- Optional: salt to taste
Bereiding
- Soak shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 20 minutes. Reserve soaking water.
- Peel Chinese yam and cut into cubes (or soak dried yam).
- Cut carrot into small cubes.
- Cut ginger into thin slices.
- Put shiitake soaking water in pot, add water to make 1 liter.
- Bring water to a boil. Add shiitake, yam, carrot and ginger.
- Simmer gently for 30-40 minutes until yam is soft.
- Optional: add salt to taste.
- Serve warm.
Gebruiksadvies
Eat as light meal or before meals, 3-4 times per week. Serve warm.
Contra-indicaties
Not for use with acute fever, clear Heat symptoms (yellow throat, yellow phlegm, fever), or severe Yin deficiency with dryness.