I have had this now! (well, years ago I think for the first time) It really is good. It's one of my favorite things Constance's mom makes. I should probably learn to make it too.
I guess for me, it would chao, or rice porridge (congee?). I like to eat it from time to time when I'm not sick as well, but it's one of the easiest foods to go down when you're really sick. The consistency can be soupy or thick, depending how much water's added.
I normally like it super thick with preserved duck egg and chicken, but more soupy with some chicken bits when I'm sick. Or even just plain with a little bit of fish sauce is good too.
Porridge type food is nice at such times. That reminds me of enjoying Cream of Wheat (which is kind of like grits) with apple sauce and cinnamon, which my grandmother often made for breakfast when we were staying with her. hmm... I think I'll have to check the grocery store for some now.
Grilled cheese and tomato soup. My mother used to make this combination a lot when I was younger, and it has always been a comforting meal. (Speaking of this on an empty stomach, I just might have to make this for dinner, LOL.) Drink-wise, I share your unfounded preference for ginger ale when sick (like you, parents always bought it for me when I was sick, so it became something of a "feel better drink"), but a nice hot cup of Twinings Earl Grey or Constant Comment really hits the spot, too.
This is an interesting question! I think I may have to check back, just to read the responses you receive.
PS: Thank you for the BBT bag! That was very thoughtful of you; I appreciate it! <3
PS2: Did you ever get my message on FB regarding the DeviantART group? I know it's your thing and all that, but I don't know if it's worth my time to wade through the queued photos, only to have them expire due to no one else voting. Hate to invest time into something for nothing. D:
Yes, I did get the FB message. It's been one of those I'll sort through them tomorrow and contact Tess, and then the next days gets filled, and it becomes the day after that... sorry. Um, for now, I guess hold off on checking through stuff if it is just you. I thought Yun might have time again - I guess not.
When I'm sick its usually some kind of herbal soup. I don't know whats in there since there are different recipes. But its usually dried Chinese herbs/fruits/veggies. I'm sure some of the dried herbs are also used in Chinese medicine. Or soup which is just made with bones or Chinese veggies or a combination of both. My parents usually put very little to no salt in both. Rice porridge is another thing to eat when sick...though its usually plain with nothing...sometimes without salt either.
The corresponding drink would also be some kind of herbal drink. Its usually also made of Chinese herbs... These are usually slightly sweet and sometimes a bit bitter and could be drank cold or hot.
I was lucky enough I never really had to drink Chinese medicine concoctions. (you would get these concoctions when you visited a Chinese doc when you're sick... depending on the ailment the ingredients and amount would be different).
French Fry!tweetychick630September 19 2011, 08:40:30 UTC
Lol, well not literally. But since I'm one of the biggest Twinkie/french fries ever, I don't really have much to contribute. My chicken soup is chicken soup, just straight out of the can (though now that I've made real chicken broth, I'd probably prefer homemade). I think it may not be strictly psychological, though, as for me when I'm sick I do prefer warm/hot things (soup, hot chocolate, etc.). So in the general 'sick' category, I would hazard a guess and say that warm, simple things are more preferable, biologically speaking.
As a random note, I have wondered why ginger ale/7Up is used for an upset stomach, because in most cases, soda can CAUSE an upset stomach O_o. I never questioned it as a kid, but I just don't understand it now, xD
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It's savory and a little salty but compliments just about any other food or good by itself. I can eat it every day if I could.
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I have had this now! (well, years ago I think for the first time) It really is good. It's one of my favorite things Constance's mom makes. I should probably learn to make it too.
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I normally like it super thick with preserved duck egg and chicken, but more soupy with some chicken bits when I'm sick. Or even just plain with a little bit of fish sauce is good too.
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That reminds me of enjoying Cream of Wheat (which is kind of like grits) with apple sauce and cinnamon, which my grandmother often made for breakfast when we were staying with her. hmm... I think I'll have to check the grocery store for some now.
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This is an interesting question! I think I may have to check back, just to read the responses you receive.
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PS2: Did you ever get my message on FB regarding the DeviantART group? I know it's your thing and all that, but I don't know if it's worth my time to wade through the queued photos, only to have them expire due to no one else voting. Hate to invest time into something for nothing. D:
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The corresponding drink would also be some kind of herbal drink. Its usually also made of Chinese herbs... These are usually slightly sweet and sometimes a bit bitter and could be drank cold or hot.
I was lucky enough I never really had to drink Chinese medicine concoctions. (you would get these concoctions when you visited a Chinese doc when you're sick... depending on the ailment the ingredients and amount would be different).
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As a random note, I have wondered why ginger ale/7Up is used for an upset stomach, because in most cases, soda can CAUSE an upset stomach O_o. I never questioned it as a kid, but I just don't understand it now, xD
Ahhhh, now I want some chicken broth now =O
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