Snow Fungus and Lotus Seed Porridge

Snow Fungus and Lotus Seed Porridge

Snow Fungus and Lotus Seed Porridge is a home-style soup at difficulty 4/5 (Advanced), about 282 kcal. Snow fungus and lotus seed porridge tastes clear and sweet with a smooth texture. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.

Difficulty

4 / 5

★★★★☆

Advanced
Estimated Calories

282 kcal

Ingredients

  • Snow fungus (Silver ear)
  • Lotus seeds (de-pitted)
  • Red dates
  • Goji berries (optional)
  • Rock sugar

Steps

  1. Soak the snow fungus and lotus seeds in fresh water for 2 hours, and soak the red dates for 10-20 minutes. Wash the goji berries and set aside.
  2. Pour 600ml of water into a pot and bring to a boil, then add the snow fungus, lotus seeds, and red dates in that order.
  3. Once the water boils again, cover the pot with a lid and switch to medium heat to continue simmering.
  4. After simmering for about 1 hour, add 5g - 10g of rock sugar and 5g - 6g of goji berries, and switch to low heat to continue cooking.
  5. Continue cooking over low heat for another 30 minutes; at this point, the snow fungus should begin to become viscous.
  6. Add another 5g - 10g of rock sugar. Stir with a spoon for 5-10 minutes.
  7. Turn off the heat and scoop the porridge into a bowl with a spoon.

Notes

Snow fungus and lotus seed porridge tastes clear and sweet with a smooth texture. The fungus is soft and glutinous, while the lotus seeds are dense, making it a common nourishing porridge. Rich in natural gelatin, dietary fiber, and various trace elements, it helps in nourishing the heart and calming the mind. The preparation requires soaking and slow cooking, which tests the patience of beginners; the entire process takes approximately 3.5 hours.

Estimated Difficulty: ★★★★
Estimated Calories: 282 kcal
Category: Snow Fungus and Lotus Seed Porridge

Portioning for 1 person:

- Snow fungus: 60g
- De-pitted Lotus seeds: 20g
- Red dates: 6g
- Goji berries: 5-6g
- Rock sugar: 10-20g

- When the snow fungus becomes viscous, stir it with a spoon immediately to prevent the fungus from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

If you follow this guide and find any issues or improvements to the process, please submit an Issue or Pull Request.

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