Lily Bulb and Lotus Seed Sweet Soup
百合莲子甜汤 · TCM Wellness · Vegetarian · Comfort
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Ingredients
- dried lotus seeds — 1/3 cup (60 g)
- dried lily bulbs — 1/4 cup (30 g)
- rock sugar — 2 tbsp, or to taste
- water — 5 cups (1.25 L)
- goji berries — 1 tbsp, for garnish
Steps (beginner-friendly)
- Rinse the lotus seeds and lily bulbs, then soak them in warm water for 20 minutes until slightly softened.
- Bring 5 cups of water to a boil, add the lotus seeds, and simmer 15 minutes.
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Tip: This sweet soup (糖水) is a Cantonese household classic — a gentle, comforting way to end dinner, and it keeps 3 days in the fridge.
Tradition note: Lotus seed sweet soups (糖水) are a traditional Chinese evening ritual — part of winding down slowly at the end of the day, a family habit rather than a remedy.
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