BROILED EGGPLANTA weight-loss food wonder, eggplant has the remarkable ability to balance and cleanse internal Qi while improving Liver function. Broil, steam, or saute to use as a satisfying main-course substitute for grains or meat. QUICK VEGGIE NOODLE SOUPEverybody loves a short cut. This easy to make soup recipe can also be made with leftovers. SIMPLE FRIED RICEWho doesn’t like fried rice? This healing grain that is eaten at nearly every meal in Asian cultures strengthens Stomach functioning. Use leftover rice mixed with your favorite veggies for an easy and quick dinner that’s sure to please everyone. WOK-UP VEGGIE MELANGEThis is a quick version of a healthy stir-fry that anyone can whip up in less than ten minutes! Use pre-chopped vegetables to make it even easier to prep in a flash. SWEET POTATO POWDERInstead of cornstarch we often use sweet potato powder to thicken soups or to bind the juices in a vegetable dish.FISH SAUCEJust a few drops of Fish Sauce make any sauce or stir-fry more flavorful without changing the essence of the dish. Experiment to see which amount suits your palate best.SOY SAUCESoy Sauce (both the dark sauce and the light sauce), mushroom-flavored or plain, always adds an extra fillip of flavor to your favorite marinades and sauces. Go easy on the dark soy sauce, which is more concentrated than the light version.SESAME OILSesame Oil’s nutty deep taste not only boosts the piquancy of any dish, but has also been used for thousands of centuries to build blood, nourish your hair, and strengthen your yin.MUSHROOM POWDERA quarter teaspoon or so of Mushroom Powder stimulates one of your five basic tastes, giving a welcome savoriness to vegetables and meats without increasing salt content. It’s an all-natural extract from mushrooms; be sure to buy the brand made in Taiwan!
