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White Fungus With Melon Balls Recipe - Dessert
(bing tang yin er)
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RECIPES OF CHINA
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Although white fungus is virtually
tasteless, it is prized for its texture as well as its health-giving properties.
Serve warm or chilled.
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Ingredients :
| 750 g |
Water |
| 90 g |
Rock sugar |
| 90 g |
Hami melon or rock melon or honeydew |
| 50 g |
White fungus, dried |
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Method :
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Wash fungus well,
then soak in warm water for at least an hour. Remove the stems and any tough portions and
cut in bite-sized pieces and set aside.
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Heat the rock sugar
and water in a pan, stirring until sugar dissolves, then pour into a bowl with the white
fungus.
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Cover the bowl and
put into a steamer for approx 1 - 2 hours until the fungus is soft. Leave to cool then
chill.
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Before serving, carve
out small balls of the melon and add to the chilled fungus and serve in small individual
bowls.
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Asian Melting Pot
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