white fungus and red dates soup

How to Make Snow Fungus and Red Date Soup: A Comprehensive Guide

Snow fungus and red date soup, a nourishing Chinese dessert, is loved for its health benefits and delicate sweetness. Here’s a detailed guide to making it perfectly.

Ingredients: 15g dried snow fungus, 10 red dates, 50g goji berries (optional), 30g rock sugar, 1L water.

Steps:

1. Prepare the snow fungus: Soak dried snow fungus in warm water for 30 minutes until soft. Trim the tough stem, tear into small pieces, and rinse.

2. Prep the dates: Pit red dates (cut if preferred for faster cooking) and rinse goji berries briefly.

3. Cook: Add snow fungus, red dates, and goji berries to a pot. Pour in water, bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 1.5–2 hours until the snow fungus is gelatinous.

4. Sweeten: Stir in rock sugar (adjust to taste) in the last 10 minutes, stirring until dissolved.

Tips: For richer flavor, add a few wolfberries or a pinch of osmanthus. Avoid overcooking to retain texture. Serve warm chilled.

This simple yet wholesome soup boosts immunity and hydrates, making it ideal for any season!