Red Date, Lotus Seed and White Fungus Soup
A traditional seasonal eating guideline states: “Eat green in spring, red in summer, white in autumn, and black in winter.” The “white for autumn” recommendation refers to adding more white-colored foods to your fall diet, such as white fungus, lotus seeds, lotus root, yam, and sweet potato.
Ingredients
White fungus
1 piece
Lotus seeds
1 handful
Dates
1 handful
Goji berries
10g
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all ingredients.
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Step 2
Wash the white fungus with water and soak it head-down for five minutes.
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Step 3
Remove the tough base of the white fungus.
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Step 4
Instead of tearing it by hand, I cut it with a knife into smaller pieces so that it absorbs flavor better and releases its gelatin more easily.
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Step 5
Add the white fungus and lotus seeds into the pot at the same time, add half a pot of water, and cook for 40 minutes.
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Step 6
Then add the red dates and cook for another 15 minutes.
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Step 7
Then add rock sugar and goji berries and cook for five minutes.
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Step 8
After about an hour, the white fungus soup is ready to be enjoyed.
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Step 9
It's nourishing for the skin and tastes delicious—why not give it a try? It also makes a perfect afternoon snack when you get hungry in the afternoon without causing weight gain.
