Lily Bulb Soup with Lotus Seeds Recipe
In this famous Chinese herbal recipe, lily bulb is combined with red dates, lotus seeds and cloud ear fungus to produce a tasty soup that strengthens the lungs and spleen, expels phlegm and alleviates coughs.
Red dates are known to be effective in countering fatigue, anaemia and low energy level. They are most commonly used to build up strength and blood, and are often added to other herbs in tonic dishes to give a naturally sweet taste.
Lotus seeds, are used mainly for the spleen, heart and kidneys, but also possesses calming qualities.They are sweet-tasting and are a good source of protein.
Lily Bulb with Lotus Seeds Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
50g dried lily bulb
50g lotus seeds
20 pieces chinese yam
20 red dates
20g cloud ear fungus
1/3 cup rock sugar
Instructions:
Wash the dried lily bulb, lotus seeds, red dates and cloud ear fungus
Soak them for about an hour
Add 1000ml water to a pot
Add the dried lily bulb, lotus seeds, chinese yam, red dates into the pot
Bring to a boil and maintain a cheery bubbling for about 15 minutes
Add the cloud ear fungus
Cook till the cloud ear fungus is soft
Add the rock sugar and stir to dissolve.
