Soup Name: Baby Corn and Winter Melon Drink
Traditional Chinese Name: 玉米筍糖冬瓜水 (yù mǐ sǔn táng dōng guā shuǐ)
Introduction:
An easy to make sweet drink that can be served both hot and cold. Tasting mildly of corn and winter melon, it’s a great drink for hot summer days and is ideal in relieving heatiness in the body.
What Ingredients are required?
1/2 cup of barley
10-12 baby corn with corn silk still attached
6-7 pieces of candied winter melon
2 L of water
How do I prepare it?
- Boil water
- When boiling, add all the ingredients together
- Boil on high for 10 minutes and then can put on medium heat for another 20 minutes
- Serve and enjoy!
- Can be served cold (just add ice)!
Any benefits?
- Helps in reducing heatiness in the body
Any precautions?
- Not recommended for women who are in their first trimester