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SNOW FUNGUS with LOTUS SEED DESSERT | Chinese desserts for glowing skin
15.08.2019Benefits of Snow Fungus
Snow fungus, also known as Tremella Mushroom or 银耳, is a superfood and one of the longevity herbs in TCM. It is known as the "beauty mushroom" and recognized as one of the best herbs to maintain the health of the skin. Besides, it is cheap and affordable (as compared to the bird's nest)
1. Anti-ageing effects.
It is rich in antioxidants, protein, dietary fibers and vitamin D. It helpes us protect and regenerate our skin to slow down the production of wrinkles and the sagging of the skin. It is also a rich source of collagen, hence it skins the skin hydrated and bouncy, making you look younger!
2. Rejuvenates and hydrates the skin naturally.
Snow fungus has great moisturizing abilities due to its polysaccharide compounds. It actually helps the skin to retain its moisture better than hyaluronic acid, a carbohydrate in our body that helps to maintain skin suppleness. Snow Fungus can also help to increase the production of hyaluronic acid in our body.
Here's an easy recipe to incorporate snow fungus in your diet for youthful and glowing skin:
Snow Fungus with Lotus Seeds Recipe
Ingredients:
1. 25g of snow fungus
2. 15g of Lotus seeds
3. 7-9 red dates
4. 15g of goji berries
5. 3-4 cups of water
6. 60g of rock sugar.
Preparation steps:
1. Soak the snow fungus in water for 20-30mins. Trim off the bottom of the fungus that is tough. And cut the rest into smaller pieces.
2. Wash the lotus seeds.
3. Remove the seeds of the red dates.
Cooking steps:
1. Place everything into the rice cooker. Add water.
2. Press the button to "cook soup" or cook for an hour and a half.
3. Add the rock sugar to taste and goji berries.
4. Simmer for another 10mins.