Winter Melon Peel and Crucian Carp Soup
This winter melon peel and crucian carp soup is a nourishing broth that tonifies the spleen, boosts qi, promotes diuresis and reduces swelling. It is suitable for individuals with spleen deficiency, as well as people diagnosed with acute or chronic nephritis.
Ingredients
Crucian carp (cleaned and gutted)
250g
Winter melon peel (washed)
60g
Coix seed (Job's tears) (washed)
30g
Ginger
to taste
Refined salt
to taste
Water
1000g
Instructions
1
Step 1
Clean and gut the crucian carp, wash the winter melon peel and coix seed, place them all into a pot, add the ginger, refined salt, and 1000g of water.
2
Step 2
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 30–40 minutes, until the coix seed is thoroughly cooked.
