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How to Make Sweet Lotus Seed and Tremella Soup

Sweet lotus seed and tremella soup, a nourishing Chinese dessert, is loved for its silky texture and delicate sweetness. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe:

Ingredients: 10g dried tremella (soaked until soft), 50g lotus seeds (soaked, remove cores), 30 rock sugar, 5 red dates (pitted), and a pinch of wolfberries (optional).

Steps:

1. Prepare ingredients: Soak tremella for 1 hour until soft, then tear into small pieces. Soak lotus seeds for 2 hours, discarding bitter cores. Wash red dates and wolfberries.

2. Cook: Add tremella, lotus seeds, and red dates to a pot with 800ml water. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Sweeten: Add rock sugar and wolfberries. Stir until dissolved, then simmer for 10 more minutes until the soup thickens slightly.

4. Serve: Let it cool slightly. Enjoy warm or chilled, garnished with osmanthus if desired.

Tips: Soak ingredients thoroughly for a tender texture. Adjust sugar to taste. For richer flavor, add a little osmanthus or almond water. This soup is perfect for all seasons, offering a soothing, healthy treat.