Fungus, ginger and red dates soup

1

Soak black fungus in cold water in advance.

2

Slice 10 grams of ginger.

3

Soak 10 grams of peanuts in cold water for about 10 minutes in advance.

4

Soak 10 grams of red dates in cold water in advance for about 10 minutes and wash them.

5

Use a knife to draw a knife on the washed red dates.

6

Remove the jujube pits inside.

7

After all the dates have been stoned, the preparations are complete.

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Put 500ml of clear water into the pot, add all the prepared ingredients, and bring to a boil over high heat.

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After boiling, there will be a lot of floating foam on the water surface. Use a spoon to skim off.

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Then turn to low heat and cook until half of the soup is left.

1. You can soak the black fungus overnight and store it in the refrigerator to save time on soaking during preparation. 2. Soak the red dates in clean water for 10 minutes beforehand to remove impurities from their surface. 3. Remove the pits from the red dates before cooking, as the pits are considered dry in nature and can easily cause excessive internal heat. 4. Be sure to skim off the foam that appears during the boiling process. 5. You can add some brown sugar or honey to the soup after it is cooked. 6. If you are an office worker, you can make it in the morning, pour it into a thermos, and take it to work to drink throughout the day. [Nutritional Tips] 1. Black fungus is a nutritious edible fungus with a sweet taste and neutral nature. It is known for boosting energy and relieving hunger. It has the effects of nourishing Qi, improving intelligence, moistening the lungs, nourishing the brain, promoting blood circulation, and stopping bleeding. 2. Ginger is warm in nature. Its unique "gingerol" can stimulate the gastrointestinal mucosa, causing congestion in the digestive tract and enhancing digestive power. It can effectively treat bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting caused by consuming too much cold food. After eating ginger, one feels a sensation of body heat because it dilates blood vessels, accelerates blood circulation, and prompts pores to open. This not only carries away excess heat but also expels bacteria and cold energy from the body. 3. Red dates are a nutritious delicacy, hailed as the "King of Fruits." They are rich in various essential vitamins such as A, B, and C, as well as 18 kinds of amino acids and minerals. The content of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is actually 70-80 times that of grapes and apples, and the content of rutin (Vitamin P) is also very high. Dates have the effects of tonifying Qi and nourishing the kidneys, nourishing blood and beautifying the complexion, nourishing the liver and lowering blood pressure, calming the mind and strengthening yang, and treating deficiency and consumptive diseases. 4. The red skin of peanuts is rich in glycerides and sterol esters. It has the functions of inhibiting fibrinolysis, promoting bone marrow to manufacture platelets to shorten bleeding time, improving platelet quality, strengthening capillary absorption, and regulating coagulation factor defects. In other words, the "red skin of peanuts" helps nourish blood and promote coagulation, which is very beneficial for people with anemia and for wound healing.