Peanut and red date sweet soup

What the tradition says

The tradition holds that this is 補血 and that peanuts are 上奶, on the standard 發奶 list said to bring milk.

Method

1. Soak the peanuts.
2. Simmer with pitted red dates until the peanuts are soft.
3. Sweeten to taste and serve warm.

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