Dampness-Dispelling Herbal Tea (Qiang Sheng Qu Shi Cha)
(亲测有效)超强祛湿茶 · pan chinese cuisine
A zero-difficulty wellness tea popular for the rainy season in southern China. Lightly toasting the ingredients before storage is said to bring out their full benefits.
Colm ByrneIrish guy in Boston who makes a mean stew and a questionable attempt at pho. Weekend baker, weekday pasta-and-frozen-peas guy. Honest recipes only.Nutrition & allergens
No supported allergens detected from surveyed ingredients.
Some ingredients are not yet allergen-surveyed; this label is not exhaustive.
Per serving (4 servings)
- Energy (kcal)
- 262.7(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
- Protein (g)
- 10.8(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
- Fat (g)
- 1.4(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
- Carbs (g)
- 52.7(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
- Sodium (mg)
- 1.6(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
Estimated from verified ingredient data for the original formula — not lab values, and one dish is not a full meal.
5.29 oz
adzuki bean赤小豆
3.53 oz
0.97 oz
qian shi芡实
0.97 oz
Techniques you'll use
- Day-old rice pan-frying ↗
Toss chilled rice over high heat so every grain fries separately.
- Simmering (dun) ↗
Gentle low-heat cooking in liquid until flavors merge and meat softens.
Steps
- 1
Step 1
Weigh out all of the ingredients.
✅ Done when: All four ingredients are measured and ready on the counter.
Without rinsing, add the ingredients to a dry skillet and toast over low heat.
✅ Done when: A noticeable rice-like aroma develops and the adzuki beans darken in color.
Toast until there is a distinct rice aroma and the adzuki beans have darkened. Toasting helps each ingredient release its full benefit.
✅ Done when: The mixture smells fragrant like toasted rice and the adzuki beans are visibly darker.
Let cool completely, then transfer to a jar and seal for storage. Before drinking, rinse the mixture and simmer for about an hour.
✅ Done when: The tea has simmered for about an hour and is ready to drink.