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Red Date White Fungus Soup

Red Date White Fungus Soup

Red date white fungus soup is a traditional nourishing dessert, deeply loved for its smooth texture, sweet and delicious taste, and rich nutrition. This dessert combines the gelatinous texture of white fungus with the sweetness of red dates, offering benefits such as nourishing yin, moistening lungs, enriching blood, calming nerves, and beautifying the skin. Especially suitable for consumption during dry seasons, it's a healthy dessert suitable for all ages. Regular consumption can make skin hydrated and radiant.

1Ingredients needed

Main ingredients

  • White fungus1 piece (about 15g)
  • Red dates10-15
  • Goji berries1 small handful
  • Lotus seeds20g
  • Longan8-10

Seasonings

  • Rock sugarappropriate amount
  • Waterappropriate amount
  • Lily bulbs20g (optional)
  • Osmanthus flowersa little (optional)

2Production steps

1

Soak white fungus

Soak white fungus in warm water for 2-3 hours in advance until fully expanded. Remove the hard stem at the base and tear into small pieces. Ensure sufficient soaking time as this makes the white fungus release more gelatin and results in a smoother texture.

2

Prepare other ingredients

Wash red dates and remove pits, soak lotus seeds in advance and remove the green embryo, shell longan, wash goji berries. If using lily bulbs, they also need to be soaked in advance. Pitted red dates are less heat-inducing and have better texture.

3

Cook white fungus

Place white fungus in a pot, add sufficient water to cover, bring to a boil over high heat then reduce to low heat and simmer for 1 hour. Simmer until the white fungus is soft and the soup begins to thicken with a gelatinous texture.

4

Add red dates and lotus seeds

Add red dates and lotus seeds, continue simmering over low heat for 30 minutes. Lotus seeds take longer to cook soft. Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking to the bottom.

5

Add longan and lily bulbs

Add longan and lily bulbs (if using), continue simmering for 20 minutes until all ingredients are soft and tender. At this point, the soup should be very thick.

6

Season and finish

Finally add goji berries and rock sugar, stir until completely dissolved. Cook for another 5 minutes then turn off heat. Can be served hot or chilled after refrigeration - each has its own unique flavor.

💡Making Tips

  • •White fungus must be thoroughly soaked - the longer the soaking time, the better. This makes it release more gelatin and results in a smoother texture.
  • •Cook white fungus over low heat with slow simmering - don't rush. With enough time, it will naturally develop a gelatinous texture.
  • •Pitting red dates reduces heat-inducing properties, and removing lotus seed embryos eliminates bitterness for better taste.
  • •Add rock sugar at the end - adding it too early can cause the white fungus to overcook and become mushy, affecting appearance and texture.
  • •This dessert can be served hot or chilled. It tastes even better when refrigerated, making it a perfect cooling dessert for summer.