Chinese Food Health gives you the basic approaches on how to nourish and preserve health in the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Ingredients:

• 1 fresh carp (about 500 grams)
• 200 grams azuki beans
• 1 clump green onion (chop into 2-inch pieces)
• 5 grams ginger (sliced)
• 2 liters water
• Some salt to taste

Method:

1. Wash azuki beans and let them steep in cool water for 2 hours.
2. Wash carp, then paunch and scale it.
3. Put drained azuki beans, carp, chopped green onions, and sliced gingers in a pot with 2 liters water.
4. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat until azuki beans are soft (add more water if necessary).
5. Add salt to taste, then serve hot.

Efficacy:

• Activate blood and eliminate pus
• Remove dampness and facilitate urination