Dried conch slice soup with Solomon's seal and ophiopogon

Ingredientsone pot, serves 4

Method

1. Soak the dried conch slices until soft.
2. Cut the lean pork into pieces and blanch it (汆水, a quick boil to clear the scum).
3. Rinse the 玉竹, 麥冬, 淮山, goji berries and honey dates.
4. Put everything in with the ginger slices and 2.5 litres of water and bring to the boil over high heat.
5. Turn down to low heat and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours, then season with salt.

Who it suits

• people with a dry mouth, traditionally read as yin deficiency
• late nighters
• people with dry eyes

Who should take care

• not while a cold is still unresolved
• people with a weak, cold digestion must cook it with ginger
• not suitable after childbirth or during a period (響螺片)

From the same family

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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.