It is one of the popular dessert in Hong Kong that people usually enjoy eating it through the year. Since the white fungus is consider as 'natural collagen' due to the high amount of protein, women love to eat it regularly. The rock sugar and lotus seeds can help nourishing dry skins or sore throat. In summer, people like to chill this clear looking dessert before eating so that it can cool off the body from the heat.
I used the dried lotus seeds in this recipe, but it is always better if you are using fresh lotus seeds. Remember to remove the green core that has a bitter taste.
INGREDIENTS:
1 Papaya, ripen
10-15 Lotus Seeds, core removed (I used dried lotus seeds here)
2 White Fungus
2 tablespoons Goji Berries
1/3 cup Rock Sugar (adjust it to your preference)
8 cups Water
DIRECTION:
1, Soak the white fungus in water until it is rehydrated; about 30 minutes. Discard the yellow hard core. Gently tear the fungus into large pieces; set aside.
2. Peel off the skin of papaya. Cut it lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Cut the papaya into chunks; set them aside.
3. Bring the water to a boil. Add lotus seeds and rock sugar. Boil for another 15 minutes.
4. Add papaya, white fungus and goji berries. Bring it to a boil again and then turn the heat to medium. Continuously boil for another 20 minutes and it is done. It is delicious to serve it both cold or hot.
