Stewed Pear with Rock Sugar and Chuan Bei 川貝燉雪梨

A traditional Cantonese dessert featuring a whole pear stewed until tender with rock sugar and Chuan Bei (Fritillaria cirrhosa), known for its soothing properties for the throat and lungs.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized Chinese White Pears
• 10 grams Chuan Bei (Fritillaria cirrhosa)
• 50 grams Rock Sugar
• 500 ml Water

Steps

1. Wash and peel the Chinese White Pears. Cut off the top part to create a lid, then carefully scoop out the core and some flesh, creating a cavity.
2. Place the Chuan Bei and Rock Sugar into the pear cavities.
3. Put the filled pears into a deep bowl, pour Water around them, and cover with the pear lids.
4. Steam the pears in a steamer over high heat.
5. Reduce heat to medium and continue to steam until the pears are very tender.

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