LÌCHŪN HARMONIZING STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH GINGER-LEMON DRESSING (Early Spring FEB 3-18)

Ingredients:

1 cup daikon radish, sliced

(Liver Qi movement, digestion aid)

1 cup carrots, sliced

(Spleen support, nourishes Blood)

1 cup broccoli, florets

(clears mild Liver heat)

1 cup cabbage, chopped

(harmonizes digestion)
1⁄2 inch fresh ginger, grated

(warms digestion, prevents stagnation)

1⁄2 lemon, juiced

(gentle detox & Qi movement)

1 tsp tamari or coconut aminos

(optional, for umami depth)

FOR DIPPING

8 celery stalks, cut into sticks

(clears heat, hydrates)

4–6 Medjool dates, pitted

(nourishes Blood & Spleen Qi)

Instructions:

1. Steamthevegetablesuntiljusttender(5–7 minutes).

2. Makethedressingbywhiskingtogethergrated ginger, lemon juice, and optional tamari/coconut aminos.

3. Tossandservewarmforalight,energizingmeal.

Benefits: A simple, oil-free dish to warm digestion, support detox, and regulate Qi flow.