Recipe

Chrysanthemum Bird's Nest Tea-Soup

Name: Chrysanthemum Bird's Nest Tea-Soup
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 pre-soaked dried bird's nest (about 5g dry weight); 1 tbsp dried chrysanthemum flowers; 2 cups water; Honey or rock sugar to taste, a few wolfberries (goji) for garnish (optional)

25 minutes

Ingredients

· 1 pre-soaked dried bird's nest (about 5g dry weight)
· 1 tbsp dried chrysanthemum flowers
· 2 cups water
· Honey or rock sugar to taste, a few wolfberries (goji) for garnish (optional)

Method

1Steep the chrysanthemum flowers in hot water for 5 minutes, then strain to remove the flowers.
2Simmer the chrysanthemum-infused water with the soaked bird's nest for 15 minutes on low heat.
3Stir in honey or rock sugar to taste once slightly cooled.
4Garnish with a few wolfberries and serve warm.

Dried chrysanthemum flowers bring a subtle floral note and are traditionally paired with lighter, delicate dishes. This version is intentionally light on sweetness, letting the floral fragrance come through.

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