Rock Sugar Snow Pear Soup
A soothing Chinese dessert soup featuring tender pear pieces simmered in a gently sweet broth with goji berries. This classic comfort dish is perfect for cooling coughs and warming the body.
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This traditional Chinese remedy has been loved for generations. The pears become melt-in-your-mouth tender while the rock sugar creates a delicate, barely-sweet syrup. Goji berries add a pop of color and subtle earthiness.
Ingredients
snow pears
2 medium (about 400g)
rock sugar
40g
goji berries
1 tablespoon
water
800ml
Instructions
1
Prepare your ingredients
Rinse the pears under cold water and peel if desired. Cut each pear into bite-sized chunks, removing the core. Briefly soak the goji berries in warm water until slightly softened, then drain.
2
Start the simmer
Pour water into a medium pot and add the rock sugar. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely.
3
Cook the pears
Add the pear chunks to the pot. Reduce heat to low and let simmer gently for about 20 minutes, until pears are tender and have absorbed the sweet syrup.
4
Finish and serve
Stir in the goji berries during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Remove from heat and serve warm, spooning the tender pears and silky broth into bowls.
