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Chapter 357 Making Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup

Tremella and lotus seed soup is a traditional Chinese dessert, which is loved by people for its nourishing, beauty, lung-moistening and cough-relieving effects. The following is the recipe for Tremella and lotus seed soup:

**Material preparation:**

- Dried Tremella: 1 piece (about 20 grams)

- Lotus seeds: 50g

- Red dates: 10 pieces

- Wolfberry: 10g

- Rock sugar: appropriate amount (adjust according to personal taste)

- Water: about 1500 ml

**Production process:**

1. **Soak Tremella fuciformis:**

- Soak the dried Tremella in clean water for about 30 minutes to 1 hour, until it is fully expanded.

- After soaking, remove the hard part at the root of the Tremella and tear it into small pieces for later use.

2. **Lotus seed cleaning and processing:**

- Wash the lotus seeds and remove the lotus core if there is one to avoid affecting the taste.

3. **Preparation for stew:**

- Put the soaked white fungus, washed lotus seeds and red dates into a casserole or rice cooker.

- Add enough water to cover all ingredients by about two finger widths.

4. Slow Cooking:

- Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for about 1-2 hours. Add water as needed.

- When the Tremella has a thick gelatinous texture and the lotus seeds are soft, add wolfberry and appropriate amount of rock sugar and continue to stew until the rock sugar is completely melted.

5. **Seasoning and serving:**

- Adjust the amount of rock sugar according to personal taste, and simmer until the soup is thick, the white fungus is transparent, and the lotus seeds are cooked and rotten, then turn off the heat.

- Sprinkle some osmanthus before serving to enhance the aroma.

6. Enjoy:

- Serve the stewed Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup and let it cool down a little before eating. You can also put it in the refrigerator and then eat it for a better taste.

**Notes:**

- The soaking time of Tremella should not be too long, otherwise it will easily lead to nutrient loss.

- During the stewing process, control the heat to avoid rapid evaporation of water and ensure that the white fungus and lotus seeds are fully stewed.

- The amount of rock sugar added depends on personal taste. It can also be replaced with brown sugar or other sweeteners.

- Don’t add wolfberry too early to avoid over-stewing and loss of nutritional value.

By following the above steps, you can easily make a bowl of delicious and healthy Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup at home, which is very suitable for breakfast or afternoon tea snack.

Tremella and lotus seed soup is suitable for consumption at various times due to its unique nourishing effect and sweet taste, as follows:

1. After getting up in the morning: Eating Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup on an empty stomach in the morning can help moisturize the stomach and intestines, provide the energy needed for the day, and is especially helpful for relieving constipation.

2. Afternoon tea time: After working or studying for a period of time in the afternoon, the human body may feel tired. At this time, eating a bowl of Tremella and lotus seed soup can not only replenish physical strength, but also refresh the mind and improve work efficiency.

3. After dinner: Eating Tremella and lotus seed soup as a dessert after dinner helps digestion. At the same time, the dietary fiber in Tremella and nelumbo nucifera in lotus seeds have a certain effect on improving sleep quality.

4. Before going to bed: Some people are accustomed to drinking hot milk or hot drinks before going to bed to help them sleep. Tremella and lotus seed soup also has a similar effect. It is rich in polysaccharides that help soothe nerves and promote sleep.

It should be noted that since Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup contains more sugar and calories, diabetics and people who are controlling their weight should eat it in moderation. In addition, excessive consumption should be avoided at night to avoid affecting sleep or causing indigestion.

In general, Tremella and lotus seed soup is a healthy food suitable for all ages. As long as you pay attention to the right amount and time, you can enjoy its health benefits at any time.

Tremella and lotus seed soup is not only delicious, but also has high nutritional value, which is mainly reflected in the following aspects:

1. Nourishing yin and moistening dryness: Tremella contains rich plant gum, which has a good effect of nourishing yin and moistening dryness. It can well relieve symptoms such as dry skin and throat discomfort caused by the dry climate in autumn and winter.

2. Nourishing the heart and soothing the nerves: Lotus seeds are rich in alkaloids, such as liesinine. These ingredients have the effect of calming the nerves and lowering blood pressure. They have a certain effect on improving symptoms such as insomnia, dreaminess, palpitations, etc.

3. Strengthen the spleen and kidney: Lotus seeds also have the effects of strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea, nourishing the kidney and consolidating essence. They are suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach, loss of appetite, and spermatorrhea due to kidney deficiency.

4. Enhance immunity: Tremella polysaccharide is an important biologically active substance that can effectively enhance the body's immune function and improve disease resistance.

5. Anti-oxidation and anti-aging: The natural antioxidants in Tremella fuciformis, such as selenium and vitamin E, and the flavonoids in lotus seeds, all have strong antioxidant effects, can eliminate free radicals in the body and delay cell aging.

6. Lubricate the intestines and promote bowel movements: Tremella is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, help digestion and prevent constipation.

7. Beauty and skin care: Long-term consumption of Tremella and lotus seed soup can moisturize the skin, making it smoother and more delicate. It also helps to eliminate pigmentation such as freckles and chloasma.

In summary, Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup combines multiple nutritional and health benefits. It is delicious and healthy, and is a rare nourishing food in daily diet. However, any food should be consumed in moderation. Excessive consumption may lead to excess calories or other adverse reactions.

To make Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup healthier and more nutritious, you can start from the following aspects:

1. Choose high-quality raw materials: When purchasing, choose organic white fungus and lotus seeds that are free of sulfur fumigation and pesticide residues to ensure the safety and nutritional value of the ingredients.

2. Control sugar intake: Reduce or avoid adding white sugar. You can use the sweetness of red dates and wolfberries to adjust the taste, or use natural sweeteners such as honey and maple syrup to replace part of the sugar, which can retain the sweetness and reduce calorie intake.

3. Diversified combinations: When stewing Tremella and lotus seed soup, you can add some other healthy ingredients, such as lily, longan, coix seed, red bean, etc. These ingredients each have different nutritional components and therapeutic values, which can further enhance the nutritional value of Tremella and lotus seed soup.

4. Control the cooking time: The stewing time of Tremella should not be too long to maintain its crisp texture and nutrients; the lotus seeds should not be cooked too soft to avoid destroying some of the active substances in them.

5. Eat in moderation: Although Tremella and lotus seed soup is rich in nutrients, you should also pay attention to eating it in moderation, especially for people with high blood sugar or who need to control their weight. Excessive consumption may be detrimental to your health.

6. Arrange the time of consumption reasonably: Consuming it after getting up in the morning or at tea time will help the body absorb and utilize the nutrients in it, and it will also help regulate gastrointestinal function.

Through the above method, the Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup can be made into a delicious and healthy dessert, satisfying people's dual pursuit of food and health.

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