Snow Fungus, Goji Berry and Red Date Sweet Soup

Why people make this dessert soup

Summer is not the right season for heavy, rich tonics — but the body still needs gentle nourishment, especially for people who stay up late or look pale from overwork. Nourilo has long recommended snow fungus as a wonderful, affordable alternative to bird’s nest: it contains natural plant-based polysaccharides that act similarly to collagen, supporting skin elasticity and smoothness without any of the hormonal concerns sometimes associated with bird’s nest. Combined with goji berries and red dates, this sweet soup is mildly nourishing and easy to digest, even in warm weather.

Method

1. Soak the snow fungus in cold water for 20–30 minutes until it expands and softens fully. Trim away the tough, yellowish base and tear the fungus into smaller pieces.
2. Rinse the goji berries; pit the red dates.
3. Place snow fungus, red dates, and goji berries in a pot with 2.1 L of water.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 1 hour.
5. Add rock sugar (or brown sugar) to taste and stir until dissolved. Serve warm, eating the softened fungus and dates.

Nourilo’s Tips

This soup is pleasantly nourishing without being rich — a safe choice even in hot weather. Eat the snow fungus and goji berries for full benefit; don’t just drink the broth. Rock sugar has a cooling, moistening quality; brown sugar is warmer and more directly supports blood. During or after menstruation, brown sugar is the better choice.