Mmm… sweet, light and heartwarming. That is what usually comes to mind when one thinks of a homemade Chinese dessert soup, and this snow fungus, date and wolfberry soup lives up to that image perfectly.
Health and beauty benefits
Replenish Yin (the cool and moist aspect) and moisturise the body
Replenish Qi (vital energy) and boost energy
Moisturise skin and improve complexion
Strengthen kidneys and liver
Recipe
Ingredients (serves 4-5 people)
Snow fungus 银耳/白木耳 (15g) Chinese dates 大枣 (10 large / 20 small) Wolfberries 枸杞子 (10g) Water 水 (2L) Rock Sugar 冰糖 (to taste) Pandal leaves 香兰叶 (1 bunch)
Directions
Wash the snow fungus and remove the stems, then soak the snow fungus in water for 5 min.
Cook the snow fungus in water for 45 min.
Add all the rest of the ingredients in and cook for another 15 min.
Explanation
Snow fungus (also called white fungus / silver ear mushroom)
Beauty properties: Snow fungus is well known for its properties of replenishing Yin (the cool and moist aspect) and moisturising the body. It is believed to keep the skin moist, improve the complexion and lighten spots on the skin. These properties are very similar to bird’s nest’s, and thus snow fungus is often touted as a cheaper alternative to bird’s nest.
Health benefits: Due to its moisturising effects, snow fungus is also often used as a home remedy for yin deficient conditions such as dry mouth, dry cough with little or no phlegm. Furthermore, snow fungus may have immune boosting effects and anti-cancer properties too. Snow fungus is rich in fiber, amino acids, vitamins B, D, E as well as minerals such as zinc, potassium, magnesium, iron, selenium etc. Dates Dates are well known for replenishing Qi and Blood and strengthening the body. They also promote a rosy complexion. Read more about dates here. Wolfberries Aside from lending the dish a light, sweet flavour, wolfberries are also commonly used to strengthen the liver and kidneys, support better eyesight, promote healthier hair, moisturise the skin and body, and slow down the aging process. They are believed to promote healthier blood pressure, cholesterol and sugar levels, and may have anti-cancer properties.
Names of Herbs
银耳 / Yín ěr / Snow fungus / White fungus / Tremella fuciformis 大枣 / Dà zǎo / Chinese red dates / Fructus Jujubae 枸杞子 / Gǒu Qǐ Zi / Wolfberry / Lycium Barbarum
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养生美容功能
补阴，滋润
补益气血
润肤养颜
滋补肝肾
食谱
材料 (4人份)
银耳/白木耳 （15克）
大枣（10枚大 / 20枚小）
枸杞子（15克）
水（2L)
冰糖（适量）
香兰叶（一束）
烹饪法
将银耳洗净，除掉银耳底部的干，并浸泡水里5分钟。
将银耳炖45分钟。
将其他材料加入锅，炖多15分钟。
解释
银耳（别名：白木耳）
美容功效：银耳善于补阴滋润，可润肤，养颜，除斑。此些功效与燕窝相似，因此许多人也常以银耳代替燕窝。
养生功效：因银耳含有养阴润燥之功效，所以可治疗口干，干咳少痰或无痰等阴虚症状。此外，银耳也可增强免疫力而有抗癌作用。
银耳含有丰富的膳食纤维，氨基酸，维生素B，D，E及锌，钾，镁，铁，硒。
大枣
大枣善于补益气血，强身健体，并可使肤色红润。在此可得更多关于大枣的资料。
枸杞子
枸杞子除了使甜汤口味清甜外，也是个补益肝肾的佳选药材。多食枸杞子可助于明目，乌发，润肤及延缓衰老。枸杞子也可维持血压，血脂及血糖之健康水平，并抗肿瘤。
中药名
银耳 / Yín ěr / Snow fungus / White fungus / Tremella fuciformis 大枣 / Dà zǎo / Chinese red dates / Fructus Jujubae 枸杞子 / Gǒu Qǐ Zi / Wolfberry / Lycium Barbarum
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