Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Simple Lai Chi Kang with Sea Bird Nest recipe

'Lai Chi Kang' or  some spelling version 'Len Chee Kang' is a cooling and healthy drink that can be serve with Sea Bird Nest. These basic recipe and simple ingredient are very easy to find and purchase at a local supermarket or at Chinese medicine stores.




Ingredient: (make for 2 - 3 bowls)

5 pcs  Red Dates
5 pcs  Dried Longan - crack the shell and take out the inner flesh
3 pcs dried winter melon candy
10 to 15 pcs lotus seeds
1 litre water
Rock sugar to taste
About 20g of Sea bird nest (Eucheuma Seaweed)


Methods:
  1.  Wash and soak the Sea Bird Nest for at least 4 to 5 hours. Changing water every 40 to 50 minutes.
  2. Boil the water and add in all the ingredient (except the sea bird nest). Let it boil under low heat for 1 1/2 hours.
  3. Add the prepared sea bird nest and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Serve hot or cold by adding ice cubes.
  5. Happy trying! 



4 comments:

  1. This is a nice recipe. You can replace the rock sugar with honey if you like. Add a few raisins and nuts for that extra taste.

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  2. Thank you for the info. will try and publish here for sharing. thanks again.

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