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Fritillaria and sea coconut soup with figs and lean pork
川貝海底椰無花果瘦肉湯
“The pot Ah Ma keeps for her night owls.”
Ingredientsone pot, serves 4
百子櫃Sea coconut slices· the research lists African sea coconut; the cheap soup packs on sale are mostly Thai sea coconut, which shares the name but is a different thing40 g (1 tael)
Method
- Cut the lean pork into pieces and blanch it (汆水, a quick boil that draws out the blood and scum).
- Wash the 川貝 (fritillary bulb), sea coconut, dried figs, sweet and bitter apricot kernels, lily bulb and Solomon's seal and give them a short soak.
- Put everything in with 2 litres of water and bring to the boil over high heat.
- Turn the heat to low and simmer for 1.5 hours, then season with salt.
Who it suits
- people with a hot or dry cough
- people with yellow phlegm
- people who cough at the change of seasons
Who should take care
- Fritillary bulb is not for a cold type cough (thin, clear white phlegm)
- Tonics are not suitable at the onset of a cold
- Bitter apricot kernels must be cooked right through and kept to a limited amount
- Pregnant women should take care (bitter apricot kernel)
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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.