Double-Steamed Snow Pear with Fritillaria Bulb Recipe 川貝燉雪梨 is one of my go-to recipes whenever I am sick or can't get rid of the nagging persistent cough that just won't go away. For anyone who hates taking medicine, pills or cough syrup, this natural Chinese Medicinal Food Therapy is for you! There is no downside like drowsiness or disgusting tastes of cough syrups. This recipe tastes much like a dessert. It is perfect for anyone suffering from seasonal coughs because it goes down easy and simply gives your throat and lungs a much need giant hug! This dessert soup will help you soothe and reduce swelling, nourish lungs, clear phlegm and reduce heat.
咳個不停: 川貝有化痰止咳、清熱潤燥、消腫散結功效，川貝由於性微寒, 只適用於治療熱咳、燥咳，如乾咳或痰黃，或口乾舌燥等症狀
This food therapy is easy to make and can be made without added sugar. The addition of rock sugar is to help mask the slightly bitter taste from Fritillaria Bulb 川貝. Fritillaria Bulb can be purchased at your local Chinese herbal store in bulb or powder form.
What is Fritillaria Bulb?
Fritillaria is a type of perennial, bulbous flowering plants belonging to the lily family. It is found in temperate regions in the Northern hemisphere. There are many species of Fritillaria that are toxic. Yellow Himalayan fritillary (Fritillaria cirrhosa) is commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat respiratory conditions. Fritillaria has a bitter, sweet, and slightly cold nature.
Fritillaria are used in TCM to treat respiratory conditions connected to the lungs.
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Cough
- Hypertension
- Pneumonia
- Swelling
- Tuberculosis
Many of the medicinal applications of fritillaria are connected to the lungs. In traditional Chinese medicine, Fritillaria is known for its ability to eliminate and decrease the production of phlegm and mucus by cooling and moistening the lungs, as well as reducing inflammation. Fritillaria also has potent antitussive properties providing relief from coughs.
咳個不停，很多人會食用川貝. 川貝有化痰止咳、清熱潤燥作用，配上百合和雪梨，滋養潤肺.
How To Select and Buy Fritillaria Bulb 如何選擇和購買靓川贝
I suggest buying whole grain when selecting and buying Fritillaria compared to purchasing the powder form. It is easier to distinguish whether it is genuine. The original Fritillaria Bulb typically is spherical shaped and has a diameter of 2mm. The shape of the Chuanbei is structure with a large flap hugging a smaller flap. If you look closely, the middle it has the shape of a crescent moon.
Pre-polished Fritillaria Bulb original color is light brown. Most market Fritillaria is treated and bleached to be pearly white. Coffee brownish yellow colored Fritillaria Bulb has become harder to buy, so it is very important to soak it in water to remove impurities before consuming. Also Pingbei 平貝 is cheaper than Chuanbei 川貝.
Double-Steamed Snow Pear with Fritillaria Bulb Recipe | 川貝燉雪梨
Double-Steamed Snow Pear with Fritillaria Bulb Recipe | 川貝燉雪梨 This Chinese Medicinal food therapy is perfect for seasonal coughs that are persistent . This delicious and easy to make recipe will help you soothe and reduce swelling, nourish lungs, clear phlegm and reduce heat.
咳個不停: 川貝有化痰止咳、清熱潤燥、消腫散結功效，川貝由於性微寒, 只適用於治療熱咳、燥咳，如乾咳或痰黃，或口乾舌燥等症狀
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert, Medicinal
- Method: Double Steamed, InstantPot
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
- 19 grams Fritillaria Bulb 川貝 (½ 兩)
- 1 Snow Pear (peeled, core removed, diced or sliced)
- 50 grams Rock Sugar (approx 2 medium sized rocks)
- 2 Fresh Lily Bulbs 鮮百合 (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the Fritillaria Bulb 川貝 and soak in water for approximately to remove impurities.
- Rinse Fritillaria Bulb 川貝 and add to small ramekin.
- Wash, peel and remove core from the snow pear. Either dice or slice and place into ramekin.
- Do not add water.
- Cover ramekin with lid
- Place wire rack into InstantPot and add approximately 1 cup of water to the bottom.
Place ramekin on top of wire rack. - Set InstantPot to manual high pressure for 1 hour.
Notes
If you do not have an InstantPot, the same results can be achieved over stove top in a pot for 2 hours. Make sure you cover the small ramekin with a lid to maintain pressure and heat.
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Daniela says
Loved learning all about Double-Steamed Snow Pear with Fritillaria Bulb Recipe! Such a fascinating recipe
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Nancy says
this is a wonderful TCM herbal wellness recipe. I'm so glad you love it!
Jo says
This is a great way to soothe sore throats!
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Nancy says
It's so nourishing !! perfect for self-care!
Katie says
Such a fun and delicious recipe! I’ll definitely make again!
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Nancy says
hooray!!! you're skin will thank you!
Anaiah says
This is perfect this time of year and sure comes in handy!
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Nancy says
we make this allll the time!
Korene says
Hello Nancy, this looks like a delicious dessert and I am going to try it out for my mom. Can you advise how do I do it over the stove for 2 hours? Is it high heat all the way? Thank you in advance 🙂
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Nancy says
Hi Korene - once you bring it to a boil, place the ramiken over a trivet, cover lid and reduce heat to a low simmer to double boil for 2 hours. Remember to watch for the water level and avoid it drying it. If you need to add more water, add boiled water to the side of the pot and avoid the ramiken (this way you will keep the temperature consistent).
Marinela says
Delicious homemade treat perfect for soothing your throat. Love that you use wholesome plant-based ingredients for prepping this lovely pear dessert.
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Nancy says
We really need to take care of ourselves in the dry winter months!
Choclette says
I love all the new ingredients and ways of doing things you're introducing me too. I'm learning all the time.
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Nancy says
Yay! Thanks for your support Choclette!
Andrea says
this looks incredibly soothing! can't wait to try it out! 🙂
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Nancy says
you won't be dissapointed!
Luca says
This is really interesting, I am always learning new things here!
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Ana says
This is perfect to get rid of those nagging coughs! Unfortunately I don't have a Chinese medicine store near me anymore so have to use powdered form. Hopefully I can try the actual bulbs some day!
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Joshua says
Great recipe to have on hand when feeling under the weather! I like how soothing it is.
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Jacqui says
Never heard of this before until now, very cool!
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Kelly Neil says
You always post the most interesting recipes! I love how simple this is, and have never heard of fritillaria. I now have a new ingredient to ask about the next time I visit our awesome local Asian market!
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Nancy says
Hi Kelly, you can find fritillaria in Chinese herbal medicine stores instead of supermarkets 🙂
Isabelle @ Crumb says
This looks like such a delicious way to treat a cough or cold. I've never tried fritillaria bulb before, but this recipe sounds really easy and straightforward to prepare. Will have to keep an eye out the next time I'm at the Chinese supermarket!
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Nancy says
Isabelle you will need to visit a Chinese herbalist/ pharmacies for fritillaria bulb. They are not commonly in supermarkets. But yes, it is super nourishing, good for your skin and most important soothes your throat!!