Pear with Snow Fungus Soup | Shredded Pear with White Fungus Soup [Nyonya Cooking]

snow fungus

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: gelatin

Agar-agar is a plant-based alternative that mimics the texture of snow fungus.

rock sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Honey adds sweetness with potential health benefits, while granulated sugar is more economical.

lotus seeds

🥗Healthier: canned chickpeas

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Canned chickpeas provide a similar texture and are easier to prepare.

red dates

🥗Healthier: dried figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried figs offer a similar sweetness and texture.

Soak snow fungus in water overnight.

Peel and core the Korean pear, then shred it using a shredder.

Add the shredded pear to a bowl.

Add the soaked snow fungus to the bowl and toss to combine.

Add 1 honey date to the bowl for sweetness.

Pour hot water into the bowl until it covers the ingredients by one third.

Place the bowl in a cast iron pot filled with more water, ensuring the water covers at least one third of the bowl.

Double boil for about 4 hours on low heat until the pear is soft.

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