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How to Make Silver Ear and Red Lotus Seed Soup

Silver ear and red lotus seed soup, a nourishing Chinese dessert, is loved for its silky texture and sweet flavor. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to make it at home.

Ingredients:

- 10g dried silver ear (soaked until soft, stems removed)

- 20g red lotus seeds (soaked for 2 hours, cores removed)

- 6 red dates (pitted)

- 30g rock sugar (adjust to taste)

- 1L water

Steps:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Soak the silver ear in warm water for 30 minutes until it expands and turns translucent. Rinse and tear into small pieces. Soak lotus seeds until soft, then remove the bitter cores. Pit red dates.

2. Cook Soup: Add all ingredients to a pot with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat. Simmer for 1.5–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the silver ear is gelatinous and lotus seeds are tender.

3. Sweeten: Stir in rock sugar until fully dissolved. Simmer for another 5 minutes.

Tips: For richer flavor, add a few goji berries or a pinch of osmanthus. Serve warm or chilled. This soup hydrates, nourishes the skin, and promotes relaxation—a perfect treat year-round!