Skin Beauty & Recovery Soup

Ingredients:
Cod Fish Maw (鱈魚膠), Sea Coconut (海底椰), Polygonatum odoratum (玉竹), Lily Bulb (百合), Goji Berries (杞子), Chinese Yam (淮山), Lotus Seeds (蓮子), Honey Dates (蜜棗)

Description:
Fish maw is highly valued for its ability to nourish the kidneys, replenish essence, boost blood circulation, and enhance skin hydration. Sea coconut has a neutral nature, known for moisturizing the lungs, soothing coughs, and generating bodily fluids. Combined with other nourishing ingredients, this soup is deliciously rich and promotes radiant skin.

Main Benefits:

• Replenishes the Kidneys and Boosts Essence
• Nourishes Yin and Enhances Blood Circulation
• Deeply Moisturizes and Improves Skin Elasticity
• Helps Combat Dry, Dull Skin and Wrinkles, Enhancing Skin Glow

Suitable For:

• Individuals with weak constitutions, kidney qi deficiency, mental fatigue, and dry skin.
• Those experiencing lower back and knee weakness, frequent fatigue, poor memory, or excessive nighttime urination.
• Beneficial for individuals recovering from illness, especially postpartum women after complete recovery from lochia and wound healing, as fish maw helps restore physical strength.

Recommended Cooking Method:

1. Prepare the Fish Maw:

   • Soak fish maw in water overnight in the refrigerator until softened.
   • Bring water with ginger and scallions to a boil, then turn off the heat. Soak the fish maw in the hot water for about 5 minutes, rinse, and soak in cold water for another 6 hours. Ensure no oil comes into contact with the fish maw during this process.

2. Prepare pork bones, lean meat, or chicken pieces by rinsing and blanching in boiling water.

3. Rinse the remaining soup ingredients and soak them for about 10 minutes before draining.

4. Add 2 liters of water to a pot and bring to a boil. Add all ingredients except goji berries, then simmer over low heat for 1.5 hours.

5. Add goji berries in the last few minutes, season with salt to taste, and serve.