Seasonal TCM Dietetics — Autumn

    Duck, Yam & Lotus Seed Soup

    淮山蓮子燉鴨湯 · Huái Shān Lián Zǐ Dùn Yā Tāng

    Lung Yin DeficiencyCoolCantoneseSoup
    Duck, Yam & Lotus Seed Soup — Duck, Chinese yam, lotus seed and white fungus simmer slowly into a substantial autumn soup.

    Duck, Chinese yam, lotus seed and white fungus simmer slowly into a substantial autumn soup.

    Prep
    20 min
    Cook
    2 h 30 min
    Total
    2 h 50 min
    Yield
    4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 600 g duck pieces, skin trimmed
    • 200 g fresh Chinese yam, sliced
    • 30 g lotus seeds, soaked
    • 10 g white fungus, soaked
    • 15 g goji berries
    • 3 ginger slices
    • 1.5 L water
    • Sea salt

    Method

    1. 1Blanch duck for 3 minutes, drain and rinse.
    2. 2Simmer duck, ginger and water very gently for 2 hours.
    3. 3Add yam, lotus seed and fungus for 25 minutes.
    4. 4Add goji for 5 minutes, season lightly and serve.

    Nutrition (approx.): ~280 kcal per serving · 1 bowl (~380 ml)

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    Dietary guidance only. Not a substitute for individualised clinical assessment or prescribed treatment.