Fritillaria and Tangerine Peel Stewed Pear

Why people make this stew

When the air turns dry or someone in the family has been battling a nagging phlegm cough, this little three-ingredient pot is one of Nourilo’s go-to remedies. Fritillaria (chuan bei) has been prized in Chinese food-therapy for centuries as a lung-soothing herb, and paired with the gentle warmth of tangerine peel and the natural moisture of Asian pear, it makes a remedy that is as pleasant to eat as it is easy to prepare. The stew is particularly popular for children, though adults with a dry or productive cough will find it equally comforting.