Snow Fungus Papaya Sweet Soup

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the dried snow fungus in water until softened, about 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Trim off the hard yellow base from the softened snow fungus, then tear it into small pieces.

3. 3

   Peel and deseed the papaya, then cut it into bite-sized chunks.

4. 4

   Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add the torn snow fungus.

5. 5

   Reduce heat and simmer the snow fungus for 30 minutes until it becomes tender and slightly translucent.

6. 6

   Add the papaya chunks and rock sugar to the pot.

7. 7

   Continue to simmer for another 15-20 minutes, or until the papaya is tender and the sugar has dissolved.

8. 8

   Add goji berries (if using) and simmer for a final 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve warm or chilled.