Description
A health drink made by finely crushing and simmering silver ear mushrooms with rock sugar, allowing it to be slurped through a straw. A hidden gem at Taiwanese convenience stores.
Restaurants serving Rock Sugar Silver Ear Dew
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The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Silver ear mushroom
- Rock sugar
- Water
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Process rehydrated silver ear in a blender into 'tiny granules' (unlike soup versions).
- Boil with water, rock sugar, and a dash of lemon juice (to prevent browning).
- Simmer on low for over
- hr until it becomes a viscous 'liquid' with almost no solid chunks.
- Cool and bottle or cup.
- Serve ice-cold to enjoy a jiggly texture similar to a jelly drink.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Clear sweetness of rock sugar
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Store-bought silver ear drinks
Pairing
None(As a standalone beauty drink)
Trivia
[Trend] Specialist shops like '8more' have popularized silver ear drinks in stylish bottles. Re-breaking among young women as a low-calorie diet alternative to boba.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Use a thick straw to enjoy the 'jiggle' spreading in your mouth and the slight graininess of the remaining mushroom bits!
Allergen
None