Longan, Walnut, Nan-Jujube and Wheat-Berry Soup

Why people make this soup

Nourilo often reminds older friends that the brain, like the body, needs to stay active — pick up something new to learn, play a board game, even a round of mahjong all keep the mind working. Alongside that, he likes eating brain-friendly foods: whole grains, beans, nuts like walnuts, dark leafy and colourful vegetables, fresh fish and berries. This particular soup is traditionally used to nourish the mind, steady the mood and support sleep.

Method

1. Rinse all the ingredients.
2. Cook in 2.1 L of water for 1 hour, reducing to 0.9–1.2 L. Serve.

Nourilo’s Tips

This soup is clean and fragrant, fine for young and old. It is also traditionally seen as helpful for younger people who often feel foggy, dizzy or whose memory has slipped.