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How to Cook Papaya and Snow Frog Soup

Papaya and snow frog soup is a renowned Cantonese dessert prized for its skin-nourishing and beauty-boosting properties. Here’s a detailed guide to preparing this delicacy.

Ingredients:

- 1 ripe papaya (preferably海南 papaya for sweetness)

- 15g dried snow frog (雪蛤)

- 5 red dates (pitted)

- A small piece of rock sugar

- 1 liter of water

Steps:

1. Prepare snow frog: Soak dried snow frog in cold water for 8–12 hours until soft. Rinse to remove impurities, then drain.

2. Blanch snow frog: Boil water, add snow frog, and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove and rinse again to eliminate any fishy taste.

3. Cook the base: In a pot, combine snow frog, red dates, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1.5 hours until the frog becomes gelatinous.

4. Add papaya: Peel and cube the papaya, removing seeds. Add to the pot and simmer for 15–20 minutes until papaya is tender but not mushy.

5. Sweeten: Stir in rock sugar until dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.

Serving: Serve warm or chilled. The soup boasts a silky texture, with papaya’s natural sweetness complementing the snow frog’s richness. Enjoy this nourishing treat as a dessert or post-meal indulgence!