Anti-aging Beauty Elixir/Soup Made with Chinese Snow Fungus, Red Jujube Dates & Goji Berries✨

Ingredients

• 15 g Dried Snow Fungus (Rinse, trim base, soak until fully expanded (about 20‑30 minutes))
• 10 pieces Red Dates (Jujube) (Pit and halve)
• 2 Tbsp Goji Berries (Rinse briefly before adding)
• 1 Tbsp Black Sesame Seeds (Crush lightly with mortar & pestle; optional for hair health)
• 4 cups Water (Prefer filtered or spring water)

Instructions

1. Rehydrate Snow Fungus

   Rinse the dried snow fungus under cold water, trim the tough base, then place it in a bowl of warm water to soak for 20‑30 minutes until fully expanded and soft.

   Time: PT20M

2. Prepare Red Dates

   Remove pits from the red dates and cut each date in half lengthwise.

   Time: PT5M

3. Rinse Goji Berries

   Place the goji berries in a fine mesh strainer and rinse quickly under running water.

   Time: PT2M

4. Crush Black Sesame Seeds (Optional)

   Using a mortar and pestle, gently crush the black sesame seeds until they are coarse, not a fine powder.

   Time: PT3M

5. Start the Soup Base

   Add the rehydrated snow fungus and 4 cups of water to the large pot. Bring to a rolling boil over medium‑high heat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 95°C

6. Simmer with Dates and Goji

   Add the halved red dates and rinsed goji berries to the pot. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 95°C

7. Finish with Black Sesame

   Stir in the crushed black sesame seeds just before turning off the heat. Let the soup sit covered for 2 minutes to allow the sesame aroma to infuse.

   Time: PT2M

8. Serve

   Ladle the warm soup into bowls and enjoy immediately. It can be served as a dessert or a nourishing snack.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

75

Protein

1 g

Carbohydrates

18 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

2 g