As White Dew approaches, eat less cucumber and mung beans, and more of the 5 white foods. White Dew marks the end of early autumn and the beginning of mid-autumn. It’s getting cooler with larger temperature differences between day and night, so dietary adjustments are necessary. Folk wisdom says to eat less cucumber and mung beans during White Dew as they are cooling in nature and may cause discomfort if consumed excessively. Instead, opt for warm and nourishing white foods to moisturize the lungs, nourish the yin, and produce fluids. Here are delicious recipes for 5 white foods to help you ease into autumn:
1. Yam Lily Porridge
Ingredients: 100g yam, 20g Lily bulb, 50g rice, rock sugar
Method: Peel and dice the yam, soak the Lily bulb, wash the rice. Boil the rice until grains bloom, then add yam and Lily bulb and simmer until soft. Sweet and nutritious, this porridge benefits the spleen and stomach, moistens the lung, and relieves cough, ideal for White Dew season.
2. Tremella Snow Pear Soup
Ingredients: Half a Tremella, 1 snow pear, 5 red dates, 10 wolfberries, rock sugar
Method: Soak the Tremella, boil until it releases gelatin. Add snow pear, red dates, and wolfberries, cook until tender. Sweet and refreshing, this soup nourishes Yin, moistens the lung, clears heat, and relieves autumn dryness.
3. Radish Pork Rib Soup
Ingredients: 1 radish, 500g pork ribs, 3 ginger slices, 3 scallion segments, cooking wine, salt
Method: Blanch ribs, simmer with ginger and scallion, add radish until tender, season with salt. This soup aids digestion, regulates Qi, and boosts the immune system.
4. Lotus Root Peanut Pig’s Feet Soup
Ingredients: 1 lotus root, 50g peanuts, 1 pig’s foot, 3 ginger slices, cooking wine, salt
Method: Blanch the pig’s foot, simmer with peanuts and ginger, add lotus root and simmer until tender. Rich in collagen and nutrients, this soup promotes beauty and blood nourishment.
5. Almond Tofu
Ingredients: 50g almonds, 200ml milk, 5g agar, sugar
Method: Blend soaked almonds, dissolve agar, add almond milk, milk, sugar, boil, set, chill and serve. Smooth and delicate, this tofu is effective in moistening the lung, relieving cough, and promoting beauty.
During White Dew, indulge in these white foods to nourish your body, combat autumn dryness, and embrace a healthy autumn!
