white fungus, red dates and lotus seed soup

How to Make Silver Fungus, Red Date, and Lotus Seed Soup

Silver fungus, red date, and lotus seed soup is a nourishing Chinese dessert loved for its sweet flavor and health benefits. Here’s a simple guide to making it:

Ingredients: 10g dried silver fungus (soaked until soft, stems removed), 15 red dates (pitted), 20g lotus seeds (soaked, if dried), 50g rock sugar, and 1L water. Optional: a few wolfberries for color.

Steps:

1. Prepare ingredients: Soak silver fungus for 30 minutes until plump; tear into small pieces. Soak lotus seeds for 1 hour (or use fresh). Wash red dates and remove pits.

2. Cook base: In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add lotus seeds and cook for 15 minutes over medium heat until slightly tender.

3. Add remaining ingredients: Toss in silver fungus, red dates, and wolfberries. Simmer for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup thickens slightly.

4. Sweeten: Add rock sugar to taste, stir until dissolved. Cook for another 5 minutes.

Serving: Enjoy warm, chilled, or even as a topping for oatmeal. The soup is hydrating, rich in fiber, and said to support skin health and calm the mind.

Customize by adding pandan leaves for aroma or replacing rock sugar with honey for a natural twist. A bowl of this soup is both comforting and nutritious!