Stewed asian pear with white fungus and apricot kernels 南杏北杏

This is traditionally a Cantonese dessert. Pear, white fungus and apricot kernels is said to invigorate lungs and thus is good for those who suffers from cough.

White fungus is said to contain the same nutritional properties as bird nest and therefore it is also known as "poor man's bird nest". White fungus is good for the skin as it contains collagen. The best way to get white fungus is to get from Traditional Chinese Medicine shops as they will tell you the different grades of white fungus. The better ones are softer.

White fungus need to be soak for at least two hours to make it soft.

Ingredients : Asian pear, white fungus, apricot kernels and rock sugars.