Snow Fungus: The Unexpected Dessert Hero
- Dec 9, 2025
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Tip
For an added flavor, consider adding a few slices of ginger or lotus seeds to the soup.
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Variation
To make a richer version, add a handful of dried lotus seeds or lily bulbs during the simmering process.
Notes
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Rinse the dried snow fungus under running water. Soak it in a bowl of water for 30 minutes to 1 hour until it becomes soft and expands.
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Once soaked, cut the snow fungus into smaller pieces and trim away any hard, yellowish parts.
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Rinse the dried longan, red dates, and goji berries to remove any impurities.
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In a pot, add water, soaked snow fungus, dried longan, and red dates. Bring it to a boil over medium heat.
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Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 40 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Add goji berries and rock sugar, and continue to simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the goji berries plump up.
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Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more rock sugar if desired.
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Turn off the heat and let the soup cool slightly before serving.
Instructions
1/2 cup dried snow fungus
1/4 cup dried longan
1/4 cup red dates, pitted
1/4 cup goji berries
3 tbsp rock sugar or to taste
6 cups water
Main Ingredients
Snow Fungus Dessert Soup
The Tasty Terf
Peeja Blackbird
A light and nourishing Cantonese sweet soup infused with the delicate textures of snow fungus and the natural sweetness of longan and red dates.
Servings :
4
Calories:
150
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hour
