Schisandra, Candied Pomelo Peel and Red Date Soup

Why people make this soup

Nourilo first met candied pomelo peel as a gift from a friend, snacked on the diced pieces, and soon found it made a lovely soup base too. Paired with schisandra berries and red dates, it becomes a soothing double-boiled tonic. People traditionally turn to it for chronic liver weakness with that nagging, dull ache under the ribs, plus dizziness and tired eyes.

Method

1. Rinse all ingredients and place in a double-boiling jar (stewing pot).
2. Pour in 900 ml of boiling water.
3. Double-boil for about 2 hours, then serve warm.

Nourilo’s Tips

This soup is also welcomed by those who feel nervous exhaustion or a stuck, restless liver-qi. If you cannot find candied pomelo peel, one candied tangerine cake works as a substitute. Lightly crushing the schisandra berries before cooking brings out more of their effect.