The traditional Chinese medicinal food "Silver Ear Lotus Seed Soup" is simple to make and rich in nutrients. It is suitable for drinking cold in the summer, but girls can eat it warm, as cold food can cause a series of problems such as menstrual pain!
【Name】
Silver Ear Lotus Seed Soup
【Ingredients】
Silver ear fungus, lotus seeds, peach gum, honey, goji berries
【Preparation】
1. Soak the silver ear fungus in cold water for 30 minutes, wash and remove the roots.
2. Wash the lotus seeds, soak them in warm water for 30 minutes, remove the pits from the red dates, and soak them in warm water for 10 minutes.
3. Take the soaked and washed silver ear fungus, manually break it into small pieces, put it in a pot/clay pot/steamer, add 2-3 times the amount of water, and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
4. If you have peach gum, add it to the pot and simmer over low heat for about 1.5 hours until it becomes gelatinous. Then add the lotus seeds and red dates, and continue to simmer for 20-30 minutes.
5. Add honey and goji berries, stir, and simmer over medium heat for 5-10 minutes. Serve.
【Can overconsumption of lotus seeds be toxic?】
Although lotus seeds are precious, there are also some precautions when eating them. People with cold constitution should not eat too many lotus seeds.
Lotus seeds are cool in nature, so they are not suitable for people with weak constitution and cold spleen and stomach. It is especially not suitable to drink lotus seed hearts, as it can worsen symptoms of cold and cause discomfort.
Lotus seed hearts should not be eaten with crabs or turtles, as this can cause adverse reactions. For example, nausea, vomiting, and in severe cases, it may cause poisoning. In addition, people with colds, constipation, and hemorrhoids are not recommended to eat lotus seeds.
When eating, remove the lotus seed heart. Lotus seed hearts have a slightly bitter taste and there is a risk of poisoning if eaten in excess.
