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Poached Pear with red dates and snow fungus

A classic, soothing sweet soup dessert, elevated by serving it inside a whole pear for a stunning presentation.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Calorie conscious, Steaming, Vegetarian
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 large Asian pears
  • 2 red dates jujube
  • 2 small chunks of snow fungus rehydrated in fresh water
  • Sugar to taste

Instructions

  • Wash snow fungus well, and soak in cold water for 3 or 4 hours, or 30 minutes in hot water
  • Bring a pot of water to boil. Wash and halve red dates
  • Slice the tops off of pears and reserve. Dig the flesh out with a knife or a spoon, leaving a rim about 1cm thick. Discard the core.
  • Stuff hollowed out pears with red dates, pear flesh and sugar. Replace the tops.
  • Steam in the serving bowl, over water at a rolling boil, for 45 to 60 minutes or until pears are tender
  • Serve hot.