Description
A traditional white medicinal soup combining silver ear, lotus seeds, and 'Lily Bulbs', believed to hydrate the respiratory system.
Restaurants serving Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb & Silver Ear Soup
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Silver ear mushroom
- Lotus seeds
- Lily bulbs
- Rock sugar
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Prep silver ear.
- Remove lotus seed cores.
- Rehydrate dried lily bulbs and wash.
- Simmer silver ear and lotus seeds until viscous.
- [Biggest Point] Add lily bulbs last and cook for ~
- mins; they dissolve if overcooked.
- Dissolve rock sugar. The finished soup is pure white and very elegant.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Faint bitterness of lily bulb
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese fresh lily bulbs, White wood ear
Pairing
Tea or light dim sum
Trivia
[Hardcore] Believed to have high 'Run Fei' (lung-hydrating) effects. In Taiwan, a 'drinkable medicine' mothers make during dry winters or when coughing. The pure white ingredient combo is visually stunning.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Confirm the unique 'crisp-yet-fluffy' lily bulb texture, slurping quietly as you feel the hydration permeate your throat!
Allergen
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