The idea of using food as a main source of healing and nourishing the body is an intricate part of the Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy.
Pear is a fruit that signals the advent of autumn. Other than eating the fruit itself, Chinese mothers would often prepare “pear water” for their kids to drink. The idea is to minimize dryness of upper respiratory system and help prevent scratchy throats and dry nostrils. To make pear water, simply slice 1-2 Asian pears (no skin), and boil them with 5-7 cups of water for 15 minutes. It tastes like slightly sweetened fragrant water.
In addition of being a thirst quenching fruit, pear also has a cooling effect.
A very common food pairing that comes to mind is duck and pear, a classic warm and cool property food pairing. The enzymes in pear help to break down the meat protein and its refreshing taste compliments the gaminess of the duck.
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