Chilled mung bean and celery soup
A study recipe associated with the damp-heat-prone constitution (湿热质, Shī Rè Zhì): a light mung bean soup with celery, served warm or chilled in summer.
A study recipe associated with the damp-heat-prone constitution (湿热质, Shī Rè Zhì): a light mung bean soup with celery, served warm or chilled in summer.
Ingredients (4 servings)
Preparation
- Simmer the mung beans in the water over medium heat 40–50 minutes until they burst.
- Add the celery and cook 5 minutes more so it stays crisp-tender.
- Season very lightly and let the soup cool down.
- Serve warm or chilled, topped with mint if you like.
Traditional reading
Tradition associates this constitution with the coolest, lightest pole of the repertoire: summery mung beans, descending celery, and very little fat or sugar. It is studied as an example of the "relieving heat and dampness" language, not as a clinical effect.
Variations
- Classic sweet version: no salt or celery, with a little rock sugar.
- With wakame in the last minutes you study the salty-marine nuance.
Precautions
Celery is a recognized allergen in several regions. Refrigerate the chilled soup promptly and eat within 24 hours; mint may worsen reflux. Constitution is determined with a professional; this recipe is study material, not a personal plan.
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
