「Tremella and Lotus Seed Congee」

Ingredients and amounts

• 60 g dried tremella (snow fungus)
• 20 g lotus seeds (core removed)
• 6 g red dates (jujubes)
• 5-6 g goji berries
• 10-20 g rock sugar

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Soak the tremella and lotus seeds in water for 2 hours. Soak the red dates for 10-20 minutes. Rinse the goji berries and set aside.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Pour 600 ml water into a pot and bring to a boil. Add the tremella, lotus seeds, and red dates in order.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Once the water returns to a boil, cover the pot and reduce to medium heat to continue simmering.

4. 4

   Step 4

   After about 1 hour, add 5-10 g rock sugar and 5-6 g goji berries, then reduce to low heat.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Continue simmering on low heat for 30 minutes, until the tremella becomes thick and sticky.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Add another 5-10 g rock sugar and stir with a spoon for 5-10 minutes.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Turn off the heat and ladle the congee into bowls.