Susan Yen L.Ac
A simple and tasty sweet treat-Pear Frittilariae
Pear, frittilariae steamed with rock sugar is perhaps one of the tastiest desserts with medicinal use. Pear, with its abundant juice and cooling effect combined with frittilariae, a small pearl like bulb root that does wonders for both dry cough and getting rid of phlegm. Rock sugar has slight lung organ lubricating properties and can neutralize the slight stringent taste of frittilariae. Frittilariae is optional for those who do not have phlegm.
To prepare, peel the skin of an Asian pear, decore (make sure don’t cut all the way through the pear), and fill the hole with pounded frittilariae, rock sugar and water.
The ratio between frittilariae and rock sugar is adjusted depending on taste. Usually it is 1-tablespoon frittilariae to 1/2-teaspoon rock sugar ratio, and adds the water to the top of the hole. For a Martha Stewart-ish presentation, make sure you keep the top so you can use it as a lid.
After steaming the pear for about an hour, the frittilariae combination is incorporated with the pear surrounding, and the pear should be soft enough that you can scoop the middle of the pear with a spoon. This autumn dessert should be eaten warm.
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