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Hold round fruits firmly when cutting to prevent them from slipping and causing knife cuts.
Take 5 snow pears, cut off top and bottom ends, then cut each into 4 wedges, and remove the core and seeds with a knife.
Watch out
The core of the snow pear is sour and astringent
make sure to remove it completely, otherwise the soup will taste sour
Take 4 apples, peel them with a peeler, cut each into 4 wedges, and remove the core and seeds.
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Peeling avoids needing to scrub off wax from the skin and keeps the soup clear.
Halve 4 dried figs (to release flavor better), then place halved figs, 40g dried lily bulbs, 2 tbsp sweet almonds, and 2 dried honey dates into a bowl, rinse clean with water to wash off dust, and drain.
Watch out
Dried herbs and lily bulbs often have dust
ensure to rinse them thoroughly before boiling
Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw pork to prevent cross-contamination.
Place 300g cleaned lean pork into a small pot, add enough cold water to cover. Cover with lid, heat until boiling to blanch, pushing out scum and blood, then remove pork and rinse clean.
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Pork must be blanched starting in cold water
hot water immediately seals the surface and traps blood/scum inside
Steam is extremely hot when pouring boiling water or uncovering the lid; beware of scalds.
Place prepped snow pears, apples, rinsed soup ingredients, and blanched pork into a large soup pot. Pour in about 2500ml boiling water (covering all ingredients plus a bit more). Cover with lid, bring to a rolling boil over high heat, then turn down to low heat and simmer for 1.5 hours until fully cooked and fragrant.
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Avoid opening the lid frequently during simmering to prevent flavor and moisture loss.
After 1.5 hours, uncover the lid, add 0.5 tsp salt to season, stir gently with a ladle, then ladle into bowls to serve.
Watch out
Fruits and dates are naturally sweet
a tiny pinch of salt enhances sweetness, do not add too much
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