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How to Make Red Date, Goji Berry, and Tremella Soup

Red date, goji berry, and tremella soup is a nourishing Chinese dessert loved for its sweetness and health benefits. Here’s a simple guide to making it.

Ingredients: 10 red dates (pitted), 5g goji berries, 10g dried tremella (soaked until soft), 1 piece of rock sugar (or to taste), 500ml water.

Steps:

1. Prepare the ingredients: Soak dried tremella in water for 30 minutes until it expands, then tear it into small pieces. Rinse red dates and remove pits if preferred. Goji berries need only a quick rinse.

2. Cook the soup: Add tremella, red dates, and water to a pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 40 minutes until the tremella is tender.

3. Add remaining ingredients: Stir in goji berries and rock sugar. Simmer for another 10 minutes until the sugar dissolves. Avoid overcooking goji berries to retain their nutrients and color.

4. Serve: Hot or chilled, this soup is naturally sweet and soothing. For extra richness, add a few wolfberries at the end.

This versatile soup can be customized with ingredients like lotus seeds or longan. Enjoy it as a daily treat to boost immunity and nourish the skin!