Almond and White Fungus Sweet Soup 杏仁雪耳糖水

A light and nourishing Cantonese sweet soup featuring aromatic almond, delicate white fungus, and sweet red dates, often enjoyed chilled. This dessert is known for its refreshing taste and beneficial properties.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• Dried white fungus: 10g
• Dried red dates: 10 pieces
• Sweet almond powder: 50g
• Rock sugar: 80g (adjust to taste)
• Water: 1000ml

Steps

1. Rinse the dried white fungus and soak it in a bowl of water for 30 minutes until softened. Remove any hard yellow parts and tear into small pieces.
2. Rinse the red dates and remove their pits.
3. In a pot, add the water, soaked white fungus, and pitted red dates. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.
4. Dissolve the sweet almond powder in a small amount of cold water to form a smooth paste. Add this paste and rock sugar to the simmering soup.
5. Stir well until the rock sugar is fully dissolved and simmer for another 5 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.

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