Sweet soup with Tremella and Lotus Seeds is a popular dessert that not only contains various nutrients, but also has the effect of nourishing the heart and moistening the lungs. Can it be cooked with black goji berries, a natural wild tonic herb?
Can black goji berries be cooked with Tremella?
Yes, they can.
Tremella, also known as white wood ear or snow ear, has a sweet taste, neutral nature, and is non-toxic. It can tonify the spleen and stimulate appetite, invigorate qi and clear the intestines, nourish yin and moisten the lungs. It is hailed as the "king of fungi". Black goji berries have a neutral nature and a sweet taste. They can tonify the kidneys and nourish essence, nourish the blood and calm the mind, and generate body fluids and relieve thirst. They contain a large amount of anthocyanins and are known as the "king of anthocyanins".
Black goji berries and Tremella have similar properties, both are non-toxic and have no compatibility taboos. Therefore, they can be consumed together, and taking them together can enhance their medicinal effects.
Can black goji berries be added to Tremella soup?
Yes, they can be added in moderate amounts.
Tremella soup is a common dessert in the summer, with a smooth and creamy texture, and high nutritional value. It has the effects of nourishing yin and relieving cough, moistening the intestines and stimulating appetite, and beautifying the skin. Black goji berries contain amino acids, vitamins, proteins and other nutrients. They have the functions of nourishing the liver and improving eyesight, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, and nourishing the liver and kidneys. Adding them to Tremella soup can not only enhance the medicinal effects, but also bring changes in taste.
How to make Black Goji Berry and Tremella Soup
Black Goji Berry, Mung Bean, and Tremella Soup
Ingredients
Mung beans, Tremella, black goji berries, honey or rock sugar.
Instructions
1. Soak a handful of peeled mung beans for about three hours. Soak the dried Tremella until it expands. Prepare an appropriate amount of water.
2. Cook the soaked mung beans and Tremella together. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for about one hour. Let it cool, or refrigerate until cold.
3. Prepare some black goji berries and freeze them in ice cube trays with cold water. Freeze them in advance.
4. Serve the cooled mung bean and Tremella soup. When drinking, add the black goji berry ice cubes according to your preference, and you can also add honey or rock sugar.
Who should not drink Black Goji Berry soup?
1. People with diarrhea
Black goji berries are natural wild tonic herbs. Eating them may aggravate diarrhea symptoms in people with spleen deficiency and diarrhea. They are not suitable for people with a hot constitution or inflammation.
2. People with cold or fever
Black goji berries have a warming and tonifying effect. Most colds are caused by wind-cold invasion. Eating black goji berries when having a cold or fever may worsen the symptoms and hinder the body's recovery.
3. People with weak spleen and stomach
Black goji berries contain various nutrients and have the effect of tonifying the body. They are not suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach, as they may cause indigestion and acid reflux.
Why should Tremella not be eaten every day?
1. It can cause indigestion
Tremella contains abundant dietary fiber and mucilage, and it becomes viscous after soaking. Eating it every day can affect digestion and easily cause indigestion, and for elderly people, it may even cause intestinal obstruction.
2. It can cause gastrointestinal discomfort
Tremella is lubricating and contains a large amount of dietary fiber. It has the effect of clearing heat and moistening the intestines. Long-term consumption can easily cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and other symptoms. It is recommended to consume it every 2-3 days.
3. It can promote dampness and phlegm production
Tremella has the effects of nourishing yin, relieving cough, and transforming phlegm. Consuming it in moderation can alleviate symptoms such as cough and excessive phlegm. However, it contains a large amount of gelatin, and excessive consumption can produce phlegm, causing discomfort in the throat and lungs.
