Cool sweet compote of snow fungus, almond, pear and dates

A mildly sweet therapeutic dessert made of natural ingredients which can be eaten hot or cold. Perfect for summer time.

Bring five cups of water to the boil. Put in the bitter almond seed (kernel of apricot).

Add pre-soaked 1 cup of white snow fungus (and optional : washed barley) and to continue to boil.

Optional ingredients are red dates (stone removed and sliced). If using honey yellow dates (cube shaped), mash and boil for a longer time compared to red dates.

Sweeten with rock sugar or brown sugar.

Add sliced Asian pear before serving.

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