百子櫃 ›
The pig's lung, bought whole and cleaned by flushing water through the windpipe again and again until the lobes turn white, then cut, blanched and dry-toasted to drive out froth. Properly prepared it is spongy and delicate, carrying the flavours of almond in the famous Cantonese almond-cream pork lung soup.
Nature · neutral Flavour · sweet Meridians · lung
In Cantonese food therapy it is used, on the 'like nourishes like' principle, to support the lungs and calm coughs, classically simmered with sweet and bitter almonds.
Flush and rub it clean several times, then cut it into pieces and blanch (飛水), then dry it out in a dry wok (白鑊) until no more froth comes.
本地屠房副產品，零售罕見 — Rarely retailed in AU; availability unverified, butcher enquiry needed
Common at Asian grocers
“The pot Ah Ma keeps for her night owls.”
Lo Fo Tong is cultural food-heritage reference, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, unwell or on medication, talk to your doctor or registered practitioner before changing what is in the pot.