Mulberry Mistletoe Lotus Seed Soup

Mulberry mistletoe lotus seed soup (桑寄生莲子鸡蛋茶) is an inexpensive healthy dessert that only requires mulberry mistletoe, white lotus seed, eggs, and red dates. The dish is cooked in a pot and it takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes to be prepared.

Normally this dish is served hot and is suitable for everyone in the home. The soup is great for muscle relief, improving cardiovascular health, relieving stress and anxiety, and boosting the immune system. Besides, mulberry mistletoe lotus seed soup is also good for pregnant ladies.

What is Mulberry Mistletoe？

Mulberry mistletoe is a plant belongs to the mistletoe family which grows in China, India, and Vietnam. It grows as a parasite on mulberry trees. Mulberry mistletoe acts as an effective remedy for osteoarthritis, helps with weight loss, and promotes a healthy heart system.

Recipe Ingredients

The recipe simply calls for:

• 50 gram Dried Mulberry mistletoe
• 2 eggs – you may add in extra if you like to eat eggs.
• 6 red dates
• 30 gram white lotus seeds – remember to remove the bitter sprout inside the white lotus seed.
• 30 gram rock sugar – this is optional. You may skip the rock sugar if you feel the natural sweetness of red dates is enough.

How to Cook Mulberry Mistletoe Lotus Seed Soup?

1. Boil two eggs.

2. Soak the white lotus seed and remove the bitter sprout inside it.

3. Soak the dried mulberry mistletoe in the boiled water for 30 minutes. Rinse and drain it. Set aside.

4. Wash and remove the red dates seeds.

5. Bring a pot of water (about 2 liters) to boil.
6. Add in all the ingredients (Mulberry mistletoe, red dates, white lotus seeds). Bring it to boil and using medium heat simmer for 20 minutes.

7. Add in boiled egg and using medium-low heat simmer for 40 minutes.

8. Add in rock sugar 10 minutes before turn off the heat.
9. Done and serve immediately.