Longan, Red Date, Goji Berry and Peach Resin Sweet Soup

Why people make this soup

During an extended period of stress and low mood, eating something genuinely nourishing and delicious is one of the most practical acts of self-care there is. Nourilo put this sweet soup together for exactly that reason. Peach resin — the translucent amber droplets that ooze from peach tree bark — has earned the nickname “people’s bird’s nest” for its gelatinous, collagen-rich texture. It is far more affordable than bird’s nest, widely available in Chinese herb shops, and when soaked overnight swells into a beautiful jelly-like mass. Combined with longan for its traditional heart-calming properties, red dates and goji berries for blood nourishment, and rock sugar for gentle sweetness, this becomes a dessert that feels like a treat and functions like a tonic.