11 Traditional Chinese Recipes to Boost Kidney Yang

1.Stewed Sparrow with Shrimp

[Source] Collection of Folk supports

[Functions] Tonifies yang and warms the Kidneys.

[Indications] Impotence, frequent urination, and lumbago and knee pain caused by deficiency of Kidney yang.

[Formula] 5 sparrows, 50 – 100 grams of fresh shrimp meat, 3 slices of ginger, a little salt, soy sauce, monosodium glutamate, and white wine respectively.

[Preparation Method] Remove the feathers from the sparrows, open the chest to remove the internal organs, and wash them clean. Place the sparrows, shrimp, ginger slices, and seasonings into a stewing pot, fill with boiling water to about 80% full, cover, and place the pot into a larger pot of boiling water. Stew over water for about 3 hours, then finally add monosodium glutamate and white wine before serving.

[Usage] Consume the meat and drink the soup, once every 3 to 4 days.

2.Stir-fried Shrimp with Light Seasoning

[Source] Cooking Techniques for Dishes

[Functions] Warming the Kidney and strengthening yang.

[Indications] Impotence, premature ejaculation.

[Formula] 500 grams of freshwater shrimp meat, 2 egg whites, 9 grams of dry starch, 3 grams of salt, 60 grams of clear broth, and an appropriate amount of seasonings.

[Preparation Method] Wash the shrimp meat and drain off the water. First, mix it well, then add the egg white and stir until it evenly coats the shrimp meat. Sprinkle an appropriate amount of dry starch and mix well, ensuring the shrimp meat is wrapped and no water is visible, resembling a transparent film. Place a wok over high heat, lubricate it with oil, then add 500 grams of cooked lard oil and heat until it reaches about four-tenths hot. Pour in the battered shrimp meat and immediately use a flat spatula or chopsticks to stir until the shrimp are separated into individual pieces and turn white. Pour them into a strainer to drain off the oil. Place the wok back over high heat, add 10 grams of oil and heat it. Push in the shrimp meat, add yellow rice wine, light broth, and monosodium glutamate. When it boils, drizzle in a small amount of wet starch, then quickly stir with a hand spatula and flip the wok several times. Once most of the sauce has adhered to the shrimp meat, drizzle sesame oil along the edge of the wok, remove from heat, transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with ground white pepper.

[Usage] Consume it as a side dish with meals at will.

3.Dried Shrimps Congee

[Source] Porridge, Stews and Beverages

[Functions] Tonify the Kidney and strengthen yang, nourish essence and promote lactation.

[Indications] Cold pain in the lower abdomen, coldness of the external genitalia in women, decreased libido, and postpartum insufficient lactation caused by Kidney yang deficiency and insufficient Kidney essence.

[Formula] 30 grams of dried shrimps, 100 grams of japonica rice.

[Preparation Method] Take dried shrimps, soak them in warm water for half an hour. Then put them together with japonica rice into a casserole, add water up to 1000 milliliters, and cook into porridge until the rice grains bloom and the soup becomes thick.

[Usage] Take it warm in one dose every morning and evening.

4.Fried Sparrow

[Source] “Tonic Products, Tonic Drugs, and Beneficial Tonic Prescriptions”

[Functions] Warming the Kidney and replenishing qi.

[Indications] Impotence, spermatorrhea, and premature ejaculation due to Kidney yang deficiency.

[Formula] 2-3 sparrows.

[Preparation Method] Remove the feathers and internal organs from the sparrows. Heat the edible oil in a pot until boiling, then fry the sparrows until they are cooked and crispy. Remove them, dip in a little salt, and consume.

[Usage] Take it once a day for 5 to 7 consecutive days.

5.Sparrow Meat Congee

[Source] “Tonic Products, Tonic Drugs, and Beneficial Tonic Prescriptions”

[Functions] Tonify the Kidney and warm yang, replenish qi and strengthen the middle-jiao.

[Indications] Impotence, premature ejaculation, frequent urination and other signs of imbalance caused by Kidney yang deficiency.

[Formula] 2-3 sparrows, 200-300 grams of millet.

[Preparation Method] Remove the feathers, viscera, and claws from the sparrows, and cut them into pieces. Remove dirt and sand from the millet and wash it clean. Cook the millet with water to make porridge, then add the sparrow meat, green onions, ginger, and a little salt for seasoning. When the porridge is cooked and the meat is tender, it is ready to be served.

[Usage] Consume at will.

6.Sparrow Egg and Mutton Soup

[Source] “Tonic Supplements, Tonic Drugs, and Beneficial Prescriptions”

[Functions] Warming and tonifying the Spleen and Kidney.

[Indications] Impotence, cold pain in the lumbar region and knees, poor appetite and other signs of imbalance caused by yang deficiency of the Spleen and Kidney.

[Formula] 2-3 sparrow eggs, 100-150 grams of lean mutton.

[Preparation Method] Crack the sparrow eggs and pour them into a bowl. Slice the mutton. First, boil the broth, add chopped green onions, shredded ginger, and salt. Then, add the mutton slices followed by the sparrow meat, and cook until the meat is done.

[Usage] Drink the soup and eat the meat.

7.Sparrow Medicine Porridge

[Source] Empirical formula

[Functions] Strengthens yang qi, nourishes essence and blood, tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, and warms the lumbar region and knees.

[Indications] signs of imbalance caused by deficiency of Kidney qi, including yang deficiency with emaciation, impotence, premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea, soreness and cold pain in the lumbar region and knees, dizziness and blurred vision, tinnitus, difficult and dribbling urination, enuresis, and polyuria.

[Formula] 5 sparrows, 30 – 45 grams of Semen Cuscutae (dodder seed), 10 – 15 grams of Fructus Rubi (palmleaf raspberry fruit), 20 – 30 grams of Fructus Lycii (Chinese wolfberry fruit), 100 grams of japonica rice, a small amount of refined salt, 2 stalks of green onion white, 3 slices of ginger.

[Preparation Method] First, put Cuscutae Semen, Rubi Fructus, and Lycii Fructus into a casserole together to decoct and obtain the medicinal juice, then remove the dregs. Next, remove the feathers and internal organs of the sparrows, wash them, and stir-fry them with wine. Then, cook them together with Japonica Rice and the medicinal juice in an appropriate amount of water to make porridge. When it is almost cooked, add refined salt, Scallion, and Ginger, and cook until it becomes thin porridge.

[Usage] This porridge is best consumed in winter. Take it warm for breakfast each day, with a course of supports lasting 3 to 5 days.

8.Sparrow Egg and Shrimp Soup

[Source] “Tonic Products, Tonic Drugs, and Beneficial Tonic Prescriptions”

[Functions] Tonifying the Kidney and strengthening yang.

[Indications] Kidney deficiency impotence and spermatorrhea.

[Formula] 2-3 sparrow eggs, 20-25 grams of shelled shrimp.

[Preparation Method] Crack open the sparrow eggs, pour the egg whites and yolks into a bowl. First, cook the shrimp meat, then add the egg whites and yolks, and boil together to make a soup.

[Usage] Drink the soup and eat the eggs and shrimp meat.

9.Sparrow egg

[Source] Compendium of Folk supports

[Functions] Tonify the Kidney, strengthen yang, and invigorate the body.

[Indications] Kidney deficiency, impotence with inability to achieve erection, erection that is not firm, and premature ejaculation.

[Formula] 6 sparrow eggs, a little salt.

[Preparation Method] Steam the sparrow eggs until cooked, peel them, and then dip them in salt powder before eating.

[Usage] Take 3 pieces each time, twice a day, for 3 to 5 consecutive days.

10.Sparrow Meat Patty

[Source] Handbook of Family Dietary Therapy

[Functions] Tonifying the Kidney and strengthening yang.

[Indications] Yang qi decline and collapse, cold deficiency of the Spleen and stomach, impotence in men.

[Formula] 5 sparrows, 120 grams of lean pork, 1 teaspoon of yellow rice wine, an appropriate amount of bean starch, white sugar, soy sauce, and salt.

[Preparation Method] Wash the sparrows, remove bones, heads, and feet, and cut the meat into pieces. Wash the pork, chop it until it is half minced, then add the sparrow meat and chop together into a paste. Place it in a bowl, add an appropriate amount of bean starch, soy sauce, white sugar, salt, and yellow rice wine, mix well, shape into round cakes, and steam on top of rice until cooked, then serve.

[Usage] Consume as desired.

11.Sparrow Millet Porridge

[Source] Empirical formula

[Functions] Tonifying the Kidney and reinforcing yang

[Indications] signs of imbalance such as emaciation, weakness in the waist and legs, impotence, aversion to cold and preference for warmth, etc., caused by insufficient Kidney yang and severe changes in the Mingmen.

[Formula] 5 sparrows, 30 grams of millet, 12 grams of yellow rice wine, 5-inch sections of green onion, and an appropriate amount of seasonings.

[Preparation Method] First, remove the feathers, viscera, and intestines from the sparrows, then stir-fry them until cooked. Cook the sparrow meat in yellow rice wine for about 15 minutes, then add water and rice to make porridge. When the porridge is nearly done, add scallion whites and seasonings.

[Usage] It is suitable to be eaten for breakfast.