Description
Ultra-Simple Beauty & Wellness Snow Fungus Soup
The texture is chewy, silky, and delicately sweet — not cloying at all. Enjoy it hot or chilled.
One bowl deeply hydrates, clears dampness, and beautifies from within. This nourishing dessert soup targets dryness, restlessness, and mild dampness. It’s a gentle, restorative tonic that traditionally nourishes yin, moistens dryness, calms the mind, and strengthens the spleen.
Who Is This Dessert Soup For ?
This soup is best suited for individuals who need gentle nourishment without being overly heavy. It is ideal for :
· Hot summer days, heatwaves, humid weather — cooling, refreshing, and thirst-quenching.
· Internal heat : late nights, breakouts, bad breath, mouth ulcers, irritability, have eaten a lot of fried or spicy food.
· Fatigue & late nights: feel run-down, have been staying up late.
· Restlessness or poor sleep : irritability, anxiety, difficulty falling asleep due to heat or stress.
· Dryness or yin deficiency — dry cough, dry throat, dry skin.
· Sun-flushed, dry, or itchy skin after long and warm outdoor activity.
· Weak digestion or fatigue — poor appetite, feeling run-down, or recovering from illness.
· Mild dampness — puffiness, water retention, or a heavy feeling.
· Beauty and skin care enthusiasts: Anyone looking for a hydrating, anti-aging dessert that supports skin moisture and elasticity.
· Convalescents or the elderly : A gentle, easy-to-digest dessert to support recovery and energy.
Ingredients
Snow fungus Tremella, Barley / Job’s tears (coix seed), Lotus Seed, Dried Lily Bulb, Poria Cocos, Rock Sugar, water 800-1000ml (adjust to your preference).
Health Benefits
Deeply hydrates, clears dampness, and beautifies from within, relieves dryness, restlessness, nourishes yin, moistens dryness, calms the mind, and strengthens the spleen.
· Snow Fungus (Tremella) — Known as the “poor man’s bird’s nest.” Rich in plant-based gelatin and polysaccharides—often called nature’s hyaluronic acid. Deeply hydrates skin, nourishes the lungs, replenishes moisture, and promotes radiant, youthful skin. Cooling and skin-nourishing; may support skin elasticity and soothe a dry throat.
· Coix Seed (Job’s Tears) — Drains dampness, strengthens the spleen, reduces edema and puffiness. Helps with water retention, swelling, or a feeling of heaviness.
· Lotus Seed — Calms the mind (An Shen), promotes restful sleep, reduces internal heat, supports heart health, and strengthens digestion. Relieves restlessness and palpitations.
· Dried Lily Bulb — Sweet and slightly cooling. Moistens the lungs (for dry coughs), clears heat, calms the heart, improves sleep, and reduces irritability.
· Poria (Fu Ling) — A fungus that mildly drains dampness (bloating/water retention) without dehydrating the body. Strengthens the spleen, calms the spirit, and is used for insomnia and digestive weakness.
· Rock Sugar — Adds sweetness; neutral to slightly cooling in TCM. Harmonizes flavors and nourishes the lungs.
Recommended Usage
2–3 times weekly for general health maintenance may be sufficient as a gentle nourishing food therapy.
Precautions
While generally gentle, it has specific contraindications — especially during pregnancy.
- Avoid during acute colds, cough, loose stools / diarrhea.
- Cold / Weak Constitution : Not suitable for those often feeling cold, having cold hands / feet or a cold stomach. Consume this soup with caution, as some ingredients are cooling.
- Avoid during menstruation and pregnancy. Coix seed is relatively cold and cool in nature and can stimulate the uterus, so pregnant women should avoid it.
- Contains fungus / mushroom (snow fungus / tremella and poria)
- Blood-Thinning Medications : Snow fungus may have mild blood-thinning effects; consult a doctor if you are on anticoagulants.
Consultation with a physician / healthcare professional is advised prior to consumption for pregnant women, those with diabetes, any ongoing medical conditions, known allergies, or individuals on medication, especially when you have underlying health conditions.
** Disclaimer : Not a substitute for medicine. Individual results may vary.
Cooking Instructions
Mini Pack : 1-2 servings
1. (optional) Place Barley / Job’s tears (coix seed) in a dry pan over low heat (no oil!) and toast until lightly golden. This removes their cool nature and doubles the dampness-expelling effect
2. Soak the snow fungus separately for 30 minutes until softened. Pick out and rinse away any impurities, drain well. Remove the hard stem and tear or chop into tiny florets — the finer, the more gelatinous texture you’ll get!
3. Rinse all the ingredients and place them in a pot with 1000ml of water (adjust to your preference). Simmer gently over low heat for 30 minutes. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes – the fungus will start to release some gelatin and the broth will thicken slightly.
4. Stir in rock sugar to taste.
Regular Pack : 3-4 servings
1. (optional) Place Barley / Job’s tears (coix seed) in a dry pan over low heat (no oil!) and toast until lightly golden. This removes their cool nature and doubles the dampness-expelling effect
2. Soak the snow fungus separately for 30 minutes until softened. Pick out and rinse away any impurities, drain well. Remove the hard stem and tear or chop into tiny florets — the finer, the more gelatinous texture you’ll get!
3. Rinse all the ingredients and place them in a pot with 1800ml of water (adjust to your preference). Simmer gently over low heat for 30 minutes. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes – the fungus will start to release some gelatin and the broth will thicken slightly.
4. Stir in rock sugar to taste.
Optional
5. Turn off the heat, pour in the milk – optional (coconut milk or oat or almond or soy milk as substitute), cover to steep for 3 min and it’s ready to serve.
If you prefer it cold, let it cool, seal in a container, and chill in the fridge for 2 hours — it’s even more refreshing!
Cooking Instructions
1. (optional) Place Barley / Job’s tears (coix seed) in a dry pan over low heat (no oil!) and toast until lightly golden. This removes their cool nature and doubles the dampness-expelling effect
2. Soak the snow fungus separately for 30 minutes until softened. Pick out and rinse away any impurities, drain well. Remove the hard stem and tear or chop into tiny florets — the finer, the more gelatinous texture you’ll get!
3. Rinse all the ingredients and place them in a pot with 800ml – 1oooml of water (adjust to your preference). Simmer gently over low heat for 30 minutes. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes – the fungus will start to release some gelatin and the broth will thicken slightly.
4. Stir in rock sugar to taste.
Tips
· Serve Hot : Soothing stomach, cooler days.
· Serve Chilled : Refreshment, hot summer days.
· Adjust the water amount to your liking – use less for a thicker, richer drink, or more for a lighter version.
· Rock sugar : Swap with brown sugar or honey or or omit entirely. Sweetness is totally adjustable!
· Diabetes or blood sugar control : Use stevia/monk fruit instead of rock sugar, or omit entirely.
· Add a splash of milk / oat / almond / soy or coconut milk for a richer flavour.
Optional – When Milk is Added for more creaminess, richness, extra protein, calcium, and skin-nourishing fats.
· Never boil the milk — just let it steep off-heat. No curdling, just ultra-creamy, silky perfection.
· Watching your calories? Use skim milk.
· For a richer flavor, use full-fat milk.
· Lactose intolerance / Dairy-free option : Swap with plant-based milk (oat, almond, soy or coconut) or no milk added.
