Yam and black fungus

Ingredients:

Black fungus (50g), yam (10-12cm), 1 green pepper, 1 red pepper

Preparation:

1. Peel and chop the yam into slices. Chop the peppers and soak black fungus.

2. Fry black fungus first, then add yam slices. Add pepper slices last.

Function: Helps dispel toxins and perfect skin. It can also help reinforce energy, nourish lungs and prevent thrombus.

Mashed yam with broccoli

Ingredients:

Yam (10-12cm), 4 pieces of broccoli, seaweed, soy sauce, lemon juice, mayonnaise and pepper

Preparation:

1. Peel and chop the yam; slice the broccoli.

2. Cook the yam in water for 45 minutes before adding broccoli and heat for another minute.

3. Filter the ingredients and mashed the yam.

4. Mix the mash with seaweed and other flavorings.

Function: Benefits spleen and stomach, helps improve digestion and relieves stomach ache. It is recommended for chronic stomach inflammation patients and those with a poor appetite and indigestion.

Yam, pearl barley, wolfberry and qian shi (gordon euryale seed) congee

Ingredients:

Yam (10g), pearl barley (15g), "qian shi" (15g), wolfberries (5g) and rice

Preparation:

1. Peel and chop the yam.

2. Make congee with the ingredients.

Function: Helps reinforce blood and energy quickly. It is recommended for those with a weak constitution.

(Shanghai Daily December 9, 2008)