With Malaysia experiencing some of the hottest days of the year, it’s only normal to crave for something that would “cool” the body down.
The perfect thing to quench the thirst would be Longan Tong Sui, a simple and healthy Chinese dessert that you can make at home.
Cooling qualities aside, the combination of longan, snow fungus and red dates are claimed to have nutritional and nourishing benefits that do wonders for one’s wellbeing and health.
This dessert is typically consumed during breakfast on the first day of Chinese New Year as it symbolises “sweet blessings”, and it is also common to have it served during weddings (for the bride, groom and guests).
That being said, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be able to enjoy this on a random, hot day at home regardless of whether it is Chinese New Year or someone’s wedding or not.
Ingredients:
- 56g to 85g dried longan
- 6 cups water
- 6 dried red dates
- 12 ginkgo nuts
- 5 pieces snow fungus, soaked until soft
- Sugar
Method:
- Bring water to a boil before adding dried longan, red dates, ginkgo nuts and snow fungus.
- Boil in low heat for 30 to 45 minutes or until the water turns brown in colour.
- Add sugar to taste.
- Serve warm or cold with ice cubes.
This recipe first appeared in Rasa Malaysia.
Low Bee Yinn is a food blogger and cookbook author.