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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.

  • 50 min
  • 4 servings
  • Level 2
  • Hong Kong
  • Dessert
  • Vegetarian
Almond and White Fungus Sweet Soup
01Ingredients
  • Dried white fungus: 10g
  • Dried red dates: 10 pieces
  • Sweet almond powder: 50g
  • Rock sugar: 80g (adjust to taste)
  • Water: 1000ml
Nutrition (per serving)168kcal
  • Protein5.2g
  • Carbs28.4g
  • Fat4.8g

Fiber 1.2 gSodium 12 mg

02Steps
  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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