Sweet Red Date, Lotus Seed and White Fungus

Ingredients

30 dried white lotus seeds, soaked in cool water overnight
12 Chinese red dates, washed and pits removed
3 whole florets white fungus, soaked in cool water for one hour
1+1/2 lts water
75g rock crystal sugar

Method

Drain the lotus seeds and place in a large pot together with the red dates, white fungus and water.

Bring to a full boil, then sweeten with the rock sugar. Cover , then lower heat to low and simmer for one hour.

Taste for sweetness and adjust if necessary. Transfer to a tureen or ladle into individual serving bowls.

(Serves : 4)