Postpartum

Papaya & Crucian Carp Soup

Name: Papaya & Crucian Carp Soup
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings

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MINS

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SERVINGS

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Medium

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#confinement

#protein

#lactation

#soup

A classic lactation pairing — pan-seared carp simmered into milky broth with sweet papaya; protein and DHA, a homely confinement supply soup.

MumEat recipe

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Nutritional Highlights

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525%

DAILY RDI

DHA

1050mg

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115%

DAILY RDI

Vitamin C

97.6mg

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93%

DAILY RDI

Vitamin D

14µg

+ 5 more nutrients

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Why This Recipe?

🌸 Traditional Wisdom

Papaya crucian carp soup is a sweet-tasting favourite among confinement lactation soups.

🔬 Modern Science

Carp gives absorbable protein and DHA, papaya aids digestion; protein and fluids support lactation, the milky color being emulsified fat.

⚠️Moderate evidence

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Instructions

3 steps

Pan-fry carp until lightly golden.

💡煎过再加开水才出奶白汤。

Add boiling water, boil 10 min until milky.

Add papaya, simmer 15 min, season.

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Full Nutrition Breakdown

🦴Calcium

32%(320.2mg)

💪Protein

85%(60.7g)

🩸Iron

19%(5.1mg)

Vitamin D

93%(14µg)

Folate

22%(133.2µg)

DHA

525%(1050mg)

Vitamin C

115%(97.6mg)

Zinc

63%(6.9mg)

* % based on pregnancy daily reference intake (RDI)

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References

[1] 中国营养学会.《中国哺乳期妇女膳食指南2022》.

哺乳期每日需额外蛋白质25g，鱼类是优质来源。

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