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- Dried slices, pale, no dust. Soak 20–30 minutes.
Similar in this aisleSea coconut100
Open the list. Same kind, scored for this pot.
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In the bowl
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- Small, ivory, not powder.
Similar in this aisleFritillaria100Open the list. Same kind, scored for this pot.
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- Dried slices that plump when soaked.
Similar in this aisleConch head100Open the list. Same kind, scored for this pot.
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- A small piece, not fatty. Blanch 3–5 minutes.
Similar in this aisleLean pork100Open the list. Same kind, scored for this pot.
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- Peeled. Pull the bitter green core if it is still in.
Similar in this aisleLotus seeds100Open the list. Same kind, scored for this pot.
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- Plump, not rock-hard. Pit them if you like.
Similar in this aisleRed dates100Open the list. Same kind, scored for this pot.
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- Sweet south apricot as the main, a little north if you like.
Similar in this aisleApricot kernels100Open the list. Same kind, scored for this pot.
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- Bright red, dry, not sticky.
Similar in this aisleGoji berries100Open the list. Same kind, scored for this pot.
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- Pale gold slices, dry, not brown or sticky.
Similar in this aisleDried snow pear100Open the list. Same kind, scored for this pot.
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Easy steps
Watch the soup come together.
Cantonese soup is not a weeknight stir-fry. Do the board work, walk away, come back. Check off as you go.
About 120 min · serves 6 · most of it is waiting
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Food culture, not medicine. Skip fritillaria if you do not use it. Not during a cold or flu. Skip if you run very cold.