Singaporean-Malaysian🥣 Soups & stews

Pear with Snow Fungus Soup

Name: Pear with Snow Fungus Soup
Total time: 4 h
Cuisine: Singaporean-Malaysian
Ingredients: ~10-15 g snow fungus (white fungus); 1 Korean pear (or Chinese pear); 1 honey date; ~1-1.5 cups hot water

⏱ 240 min

This traditional Chinese dessert soup combines nutrient-rich snow fungus with juicy pears, gently cooked over extended time to retain all beneficial properties. Snow fungus is renowned as the "poor man's bird's nest" for its collagen content and skin-nourishing qualities, also known to soothe coughs and benefit respiratory health. Pears are detoxifying and help relieve sore throats. Honey dates add natural sweetness and nutritional value. The gentle double-boiling process over 4 hours creates a delicate, subtly sweet soup with a comforting warmth that evokes homesickness and comfort.

Low-cal

Adapted from a video by Nyonya Cooking

Pear with Snow Fungus Soup | Shredded Pear with White Fungus Soup [Nyonya Cooking]

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Ingredients

snow fungus (white fungus)soak in water overnight until softened, remove hard parts, rinse thoroughly~10-15 gest.
Korean pear (or Chinese pear)peeled, cored, and shredded1
honey date1
hot waterenough to cover all ingredients~1-1.5 cupsest.

Steps

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1
Peel the pear, halve it lengthwise, and remove the core.
2
Using a shredder, carefully shred the pear into fine strands in a bowl.
3
Add the pre-soaked and softened snow fungus to the shredded pear and gently toss to combine.
4
Add one honey date for sweetness and added nutritional benefit.
5
Pour in hot water to cover all ingredients. Transfer the mixture to a heat-safe bowl and cover with a plate to act as a lid.
6
Place the covered bowl into a cast iron pot filled with hot water, ensuring the water level covers at least one-third of the bowl. Reduce heat to the lowest setting and allow the water to simmer gently.
7
Double-boil for approximately 4 hours until the pear becomes very soft and the broth is clear and fragrant. Carefully remove the plate cover, taking care as condensed water will have collected on it.
8
Serve in a bowl and enjoy warm, or allow to cool and refrigerate for a chilled version on warmer days.

Pear with Snow Fungus Soup

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