Peach Resin Snow Fungus Dessert ~ 桃胶雪耳糖水

The scientific name for Peach resin is Prunus Persica which is resin secreted from the Peach tree and form like crystals which are stuck to the tree.  Originated from China, the composition of peach resin is collagen, amino acids.  The rich collagen helps to improve the complexion, nourishes and helps to prevent dryness of the skin.  It also helps to improve bowel movement.  In short, this is an inexpensive substitute to the highly expensive birds nest.

Peach Resin Snow Fungus Dessert  ~    桃胶雪耳糖水

Ingredients

• 50 gm Peach resin
• 20 gm snow fungus
• 30 gm dried longan
• 30 gm seedless red dates
• 2 lt water
• 100 gm rock sugar(I used 150 gm organic cane sugar) or to taste
• 6 Pandan leaves, knotted

Method

1. Soak the peach resin in a lot of water for 12 hours or preferably overnight.  The peach resin will expand to about 8 to 10 times after soaking.   Remove the impurities and rinse the jelly like peach resin, let drain on a sieve, set aside.
2. Soak the snow fungus for a few hours and remove the hard stem, snip into smaller pieces, rinse, set aside.
3. Bring water, snow fungus, red dates and pandan leaves to a boil, for about 20 mins., then add in the peach resin and boil for another 20 mins., then add in the dried longan.  Simmer for about 10 mins.
4. Stir in cane sugar to taste.
5. Serve warm or chilled.

Note :  Peach resin is not recommended to pregnant ladies, ladies having their menstrual period and children below the age of two.