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Bitter melon is held to cool excess heat in the body and ease the heaviness the heat brings. Add it to the summer table in champuru and the like. A fresh bitter melon has firm bumps and a deep green colour. When using it in champuru, rubbing it with salt reduces the bitterness.

Chinese cabbage is said to clear excess heat and settle the gut. Brought into a hotpot or a soup, it makes a meal that is kind to the body. In season in winter it grows sweeter and tastes better, and it works in a great many dishes.

Celery is known for its crisp texture and fresh aroma. Used in a stir-fry or a salad, that texture and aroma lift the whole dish. Added to a soup, its aroma spreads and gives a clean taste. A fresh celery has firm stalks and bright green leaves.

Tomato is said to cool the body and clear excess heat. It is the one when the heat leaves you thirsty or your appetite drops. Enjoy its clean sourness in a salad or a cold soup, and refresh the body from within.

Cucumber is said to cool the body and clear excess heat. When the heat leaves you tired or swelling is on your mind, bring cucumber to the table in a salad or as pickles. A vegetable that adds freshness to summer eating.