Snow Pear & Fungus Soup Recipe
Snow fungus and pear soup recipes are most well-known for their cooling properties and is a great way to counter hot weather during the summer months.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2-3 Asian pears
- 1 cup dried snow fungus
- 2 tbsp dried goji berries
- ΒΌ cup Chinese red dates/jujubes
- 8 cups water
- rock sugar to taste
Instructions
- Soak the dried snow fungus in a bowl of hot water for 30 minutes or overnight until they become rehydrated and soft.
- While the fungus is soaking, clean and peel the pears before removing the core and slicing them into bite-sized chunks. Rinse off the goji berries and Chinese red dates as well.
- When the snow fungus has softened, remove the hard slightly darker bottom center of the fungus using a pair of scissors. Then cut the fungus into bite-sized pieces.
- After, add the water to a large pot and bring it to a boil. Then add in the snow fungus and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- Once 30 minutes have passed, add in the remaining ingredients. Add in the rock sugar depending on your preference for sweetness.
- Let the soup simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes or until the pears become soft and tender.
- Snow fungus and pear soup is best served hot. Enjoy!