Traditional Chinese Medicine Medicated Diet Recipe Book

Tonify spleen and kidney qi, drains dampness, eliminates toxicity/ Low energy, poor

digestion, water retention, puffy skin etc

Sweet Red Bean Soup

Ingredients:
1/2 cup - Dried azuki beans
2-3 tbsp - Dried lotus seeds (Lian Zi)- optional
1 tbsp (4g) - Dried tangerine peel (Chen Pi), shredded
3 1/2 cups - Water, plus extra for soaking
3 tbsp sized pieces - rock sugar or other natural sweetener or to taste
Coconut milk or cream, optional

Directions:

1. Soak the azuki beans in about 2 cups of water for at least 8 hours or overnight.


2. In a separate container, soak the lotus seeds (if using) in about 1/2 cup of water for at least 3
   hours.


3. Soak the tangerine peel in warm water for about 15 minutes to soften. Drain and dice.


4. Drain the beans and lotus seeds.


5. Pour the 3 1/2 cups of fresh water into a medium-size pot and bring to a boil.


6. Add the beans, lotus seeds and tangerine peel, bring to a boil again, then lower the heat and
   simmer, covered with the lid slightly ajar for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the beans
   and lotus seeds are soft.


7. Add the rock sugar, stir to dissolve, then simmer for another 5 mintues.


8. Spoon the bean soup into bowls and garnish with a swirl of coconut milk if desired.

Actions/Indications/Functions

• Tonifies the spleen and kidney qi


• Drains dampness


• Eliminates toxicity