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Papaya and snow fungus soup with pork ribs
木瓜雪耳排骨湯
“The pot Ah Ma keeps for her night owls.”
Ingredientsone pot, serves 4
Sweet apricot kernel40 g (1 tael) of 南杏 sweet and 北杏 bitter apricot kernels combined
Bitter apricot kernel40 g (1 tael) of 南杏 sweet and 北杏 bitter apricot kernels combined
Pork spare ribs600 g
Method
- Blanch the pork ribs (汆水, a quick boil to draw out blood and scum).
- Soak the snow fungus until it swells, tear it into small florets and cut away the hard base.
- Peel and seed the half-ripe papaya and cut it into large pieces.
- Put everything in the pot with 2.5 litres of water and bring to the boil over high heat.
- Turn down to low, simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours and season with salt.
Simmered all day, with plenty in the pot.今日呢煲 · Today’s pot
Who it suits
- dry skin
- constipation from intestinal dryness
Who should take care
- Pregnant women should take care with papaya and 北杏 bitter apricot kernel
- 北杏 bitter apricot kernel must be cooked through thoroughly and kept to a small amount
- Take care if you have a cold-type cough (white, thin, watery phlegm) (海底椰 sea coconut suits only hot or dry coughs)
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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.