Water chestnuts in sugar water
Overview
In winter in the north, apart from the white snow that brings us great joy, the rest is cold and dry. Therefore, it is necessary to drink some lung-clearing and moisturizing soup every day in winter in the north, especially when you have a cold. Water chestnut; cool in nature, has the functions of quenching thirst, digestion and antipyretic. Rock sugar has the functions of replenishing body fluids, supplying energy, replenishing blood sugar, strengthening the heart, diuresis, and detoxification. Tremella fungus; has the effects of strengthening essence, nourishing kidneys, moistening lungs, refreshing, beautifying, rejuvenating skin, and prolonging life. Pear; has the effects of promoting fluid production, moistening the lungs, resolving phlegm, relieving cough, clearing away heat, lowering fire, clearing the heart, and relieving sores and alcohol poisoning. Honey; skin care and beauty, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, improve immunity, improve sleep, moisturize the lungs and relieve cough.
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Ingredients
Steps
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Soak white fungus in warm water in advance.
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Wash the water chestnuts from the soil and use a paring knife to remove the surrounding skin.
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Use a knife to cut off the top buds and the thick skin at the bottom.
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Cut the water chestnuts into small pieces with a knife.
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Wash and core the pears and cut into thick slices with a knife.
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Put the sliced pears into the cooking pot and pour water into the cooking pot.
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Add an appropriate amount of rock sugar (old rock sugar works best).
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Put the pot on the stove and cook over low heat.
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Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, add water chestnuts and white fungus, and continue to simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. After cooling, add honey.
