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    Home » Recipe Review » Chinese Medicinal Food Therapy

    Moisturizing Chinese Apple Sea Coconut Soup 雪梨蘋果海底椰玉竹無花果湯

    Sep 26, 2022 · 40 Comments

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    雪梨蘋果海底椰玉竹無花果湯 Moisturizing Chinese Apple Sea Coconut Soup is sweet and packed with nourishing benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicinal food therapy. Suitable for all ages, this sweet soup helps moisten the lungs, calms the mind and reduces coughing and phlegm. It is the perfect soup as we enter into Autumn Equinox.

    Moisturizing Chinese Apple Sea Coconut Soup 雪梨蘋果海底椰玉竹無花果湯

    Preparing and boosting our immune system during seasons change is crucial. Although the days are still hot and muggy with summer heat, the mornings and nights are already crisp and chilly. It is the perfect time to start nourishing our lungs.

    In This Post: Everything You'll Need For Chinese Apple Sea Coconut Soup

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    • In This Post: Everything You'll Need For Chinese Apple Sea Coconut Soup
    • Ingredients and Substitutes
    • Apples and Sea Coconut Soup Health Benefits
    • How To Cook Moisturizing Chinese Apple Sea Coconut Soup
    • What To Serve With Apple and Snow Pear Sea Coconut Soup
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    • Moisturizing Chinese Apple Sea Coconut Soup 雪梨蘋果海底椰玉竹無花果湯
    Moisturizing Chinese Apple Sea Coconut Soup 雪梨蘋果海底椰玉竹無花果湯

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    The fall season is hectic, marking the end of the Summer holidays and back to school. This soup comes complete with essential ingredients to help calm the mind.

    • Whole Apples 蘋果
    • Whole Snow Pears 雪梨 
    • Fresh Figs or Dried Figs 無花果
    • Sea Coconut (Lodoicea maldivica) 海底椰
    • Apricot Kernels 南北杏
    • Dried Lily Bulbs 乾百合 
    • Dried Lotus Seeds 蓮子
    • Polygonatum Odoratum 玉竹 
    • Pork Shank 豬展 Pork Tenderloin 瘦肉

    Optional Ingredients

    • Dried Honey Dates 蜜棗
    • or Red Dates 紅棗
    • Dried Tangerine Peels 陳皮 
    • Fresh Ginger Slices 生薑
    • Snow Fungus 雪耳
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    Apples and Sea Coconut Soup Health Benefits

    Traditional Chinese Medicine believes eating more nourishing foods in autumn and winter is advisable.

    Apples and Snow Pears nourish the lungs, stomach, and Yin and quench thirst. The natural and refreshing sweetness is suitable for children's taste buds too! 

    You will also love this easy recipe if you love soup made with apples and snow pears or this Snow Pear and Chuan Bei stew.

    Lily Bulbs are sweet and promote the spleen, kidney and heart. It is calming, and help reduces insomnia. 

    South and North Apricot Kernels reduce phlegm, moisten the lungs and relieve cough and asthma. 

    Sea Coconut (Lodoicea Maldivica) is cooling and clears heat, dryness, cough and phlegm. It also protects Yin and moistens the lungs. Don't be mistaken; Sea Coconuts are not born on the bottom of the sea but on wild fruit trees in Thailand. 

    Figs are another excellent choice for thirst-quenching, moisturizing the lungs and reducing inflammation and heat. 

    Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum Odoratum) nurtures Yin, moistens and promotes body fluid, and quenches thirst. Treats fever and dry mouth, and inflammation. Polygonatum Odoratum nature is cooling and is part of the stomach and lung meridian.   

    I typically eyeball the quantity of the dry herbs used. I roughly grab a handful of the above ingredients from my airtight container.

    This apple, snow pear and sea coconut drink is naturally sweet and does not need the addition of rock sugar. 

    If you insist on sweetening further, consider adding a few Red Dates. Red Dates are blood-nourishing without the sugar content of dried honey dates.

    Pro Tip: Sugar increases the dampness and heat in the body.

    Herbal ingredients and dry goods can be purchased at your local Asian grocer, Chinese herbalist or Online.

    Moisturizing Chinese Apple Sea Coconut Soup 雪梨蘋果海底椰玉竹無花果湯

    How To Cook Moisturizing Chinese Apple Sea Coconut Soup

    Wash and rinse Chinese herbs and dry ingredients. 

    Soak the herbs for 20 minutes in a small bowl to remove traces of impurities. This will help remove dust and debris. Rinse and set aside in a small bowl.  

    Wash apples and snow pears and pat dry with a kitchen paper towel. You do not need to peel the skin if you prefer not to. I like to peel the apple skin and the snow pear skin because I am afraid of pesticides. 

    Peel, core and cut apples and snow pears into chunks. Cut the chunks into smaller or large ones, depending on the pot size. 

    Parboil the pork shank or tenderloin in a medium pot to remove the impurities. Rinse with cold water. Set aside.

    Double Stew Method 

    I typically double-stew my Chinese dessert soup recipes in the Buydeem Health Beverage Maker. 

    It is easy to use, and I do not need to watch the water boils for long hours of cooking time. 

    Simply put all the ingredients into the stew pot and fill the main kettle with 1.5 litres of water. 

    Turn on the stewing "bird nests" function. It is automatically set to 30-minute intervals.

    Moisturizing Chinese Apple Sea Coconut Soup 雪梨蘋果海底椰玉竹無花果湯

    Stovetop Method

    If you cooking this sea coconut soup over the Stovetop. 

    Add all the ingredients into a large pot not made of stainless steel like this Perfect Pot. Although not all Chinese herbs react with metal, it is best not to use a metal pot when making Chinese medicinal herbal soups.

    Cover ingredients with cold filtered water and boil at high heat.

    Once the hot water is boiling, reduce heat to low heat and continue cooking for 90 minutes.

    Enjoy this hot. The soup ingredients are perfect for eating a side dish too! The cooked pork shank goes perfectly with some Chinese Chili Soy Dipping Sauce. 

    Other Nourishing Chinese Soup Recipes

    • Ba Wong Fa Soup for Cough and Phlegm 霸王花無花果瘦肉響螺湯
    • Chinese Papaya Soup with Black Eyed Peas (Easy) 木瓜花生眉豆雪耳雞腳湯 
    • Si Shen Tang Herbal Soup Adrenal Fatigue 四神湯
    • Silkie Chicken Cordyceps Fish Maw Conch Soup 蟲草花花膠响螺煲烏雞湯

    Moisturizing Chinese Apple Sea Coconut Soup 雪梨蘋果海底椰玉竹無花果湯

    What To Serve With Apple and Snow Pear Sea Coconut Soup

    Chinese Sea Coconut Soup can be found on our dinner table on heavy rotation during Autumn and Winter.

    It is an excellent healthy, protein-rich recipe to enjoy at the start of any meal!

    It is just so cozy and warms your belly up. Complete the meal with:

    • Steamed Chicken with Chinese Mushrooms and Sausages Claypot Rice 臘腸冬菇滑雞煲仔飯
    • Instant Pot Braised Chinese Mushrooms 髮菜炆冬菇食譜
    • Microwave Soy Sauce Chicken Wings 豉油雞翅微波爐
    • Portuguese Chicken Wings 葡國雞翅 簡易港式食譜
    • Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-fry 番茄炒蛋

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    雪梨蘋果海底椰玉竹無花果湯 Moisturizing Chinese Apple Sea Coconut Soup is sweet and packed with nourishing benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicinal food therapy. Suitable for all ages, this sweet soup helps moisten the lungs, calms the mind and reduces coughing and phlegm. It is the perfect soup as we enter into Autumn Equinox.

    • Author: Nancy
    • Prep Time: 10
    • Cook Time: 90
    • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
    • Yield: 2-4 persons 1x
    • Category: Soup
    • Method: Boil
    • Cuisine: Chinese

    Ingredients

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    • 2 Whole Apples 蘋果
    • 2 Whole Snow Pears 雪梨
    • 4 Fresh Figs or Dried Figs 無花果
    • 50g Sea Coconut (Lodoicea maldivica) 海底椰
    • 50g Apricot Kernels 南北杏
    • 50g Dried Lily Bulbs 乾百合
    • 50g Dried Lotus Seeds 蓮子
    • 50g Polygonatum Odoratum 玉竹
    • 1 lbs Pork Shank 豬展 Pork Tenderloin 瘦肉

     

    Optional Ingredients:

    • 2-3 Dried Honey Dates 蜜棗
    • or Red Dates 紅棗
    • 1 slice of Dried Tangerine Peels 陳皮
    • Fresh Ginger Slices 生薑
    • Snow Fungus 雪耳

    Instructions

    1. Wash and rinse Chinese herbs and dry ingredients.
    2. Soak the herbs for 20 minutes in a small bowl to remove traces of impurities. This will help remove dust and debris. Rinse and set aside in a small bowl.
    3. Wash apples and snow pears and pat dry with a kitchen paper towel. You do not need to peel the skin if you prefer not to. I like to peel the apple skin and the snow pear skin because I am afraid of pesticides.
    4. Peel, core and cut apples and snow pears into chunks. Cut the chunks into smaller or large ones, depending on the pot size.
    5. Parboil the pork shank or tenderloin in a medium pot to remove the impurities. Rinse with cold water. Set aside.

    Double Stew Method

    1. I typically double-stew my Chinese dessert soup recipes in the Buydeem Health Beverage Maker. It is easy to use, and I do not need to watch the water boils for long hours of cooking time.
    2. Simply put all the ingredients into the stew pot and fill the main kettle with 1.5 litres of water.
    3. Turn on the "soup" function. It is automatically set to 90-minute intervals.

    Stovetop Method

    1. If you cooking this sea coconut soup over the Stovetop.
    2. Add all the ingredients into a large pot not made of stainless steel like this Perfect Pot. Although not all Chinese herbs react with metal, it is best not to use a metal pot when making Chinese medicinal herbal soups.
    3. Cover ingredients with cold filtered water and boil at high heat.
    4. Once the hot water is boiling, reduce heat to low heat and continue cooking for 90 minutes.
    5. Enjoy this hot. The soup ingredients are perfect for eating a side dish too! The cooked pork shank goes perfectly with some Chinese Chili Soy Dipping Sauce.

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    Notes

    1. Choose a large pot not made of stainless steel like this Perfect Pot. Although not all Chinese herbs react with metal, it is best not to use a metal pot when making Chinese medicinal herbal soups.
    2. Herbal ingredients and dry goods can be purchased at your local Asian grocer, Chinese herbalist or Online.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 pot
    • Calories: 281
    • Sugar: 26.6 g
    • Sodium: 963.3 mg
    • Fat: 4.1 g
    • Carbohydrates: 35.6 g
    • Fiber: 6.2 g
    • Protein: 28 g
    • Cholesterol: 69.3 mg

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    Comments

    1. Elizabeth says

      September 18, 2023 at 6:50 am

      Love the added benefits of this yummy soup! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    2. Swathi says

      September 16, 2023 at 2:26 pm

      This chinese apple sea coconut soup looks delicious perfect for cold evening

      Reply
    3. Stine Mari says

      September 16, 2023 at 8:51 am

      What a delicious way to combat flu and the flu season. This soup is a keeper!

      Reply
    4. Claudia Cristina Ciorteanu says

      September 15, 2023 at 11:18 pm

      Chinese Apple Sea Coconut Soup - It's a hydrating delight!

      Reply
    5. Amy Liu Dong says

      September 15, 2023 at 7:45 pm

      This looks so delicious and very tasty! A perfect soup for this Fall season, and also for such cold weather! Loved it!

      Reply
    6. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

      September 15, 2023 at 4:53 pm

      Interesting recipe. The old Chinese medicine actually has science behind it.

      Reply
    7. Liz Berg says

      September 15, 2023 at 6:46 am

      I'm keeping the ingredients on hand for cold and flu season! It's yummy and medicinal!

      Reply
    8. Snow says

      February 25, 2023 at 8:28 pm

      How to cook dry sea coconut? I cook 2 hours but why very hard not soft
      .

      Reply
    9. Shelby says

      November 06, 2022 at 4:43 am

      I added in the honey dates and this coup came out beautiful!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 09, 2022 at 3:07 pm

        great idea adding honey dates! your soup must have been extra nourishing!

        Reply
    10. ramona says

      October 09, 2022 at 1:25 pm

      Wow, this is one of the most interesting recipes i have ever seen and i would love to try it out! I am definitely going to try and make this as i am intrigued into knowing how it tastes. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        October 09, 2022 at 3:33 pm

        this classic Chinese soup recipe is soothing and packed with umami. Cant wait to see how yours turns out!

        Reply
    11. Audrey says

      September 29, 2022 at 8:51 am

      Wow, this looks like a very unique and delicious soup! Can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        October 13, 2022 at 1:18 pm

        enjoy this soothing soup!

        Reply
    12. Keri Bevan says

      September 28, 2022 at 8:15 am

      I have a Chinese herbal shop right by my house where I'm able to find the ingredients for this soup. Lovely! It really helped my sore throat.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        September 28, 2022 at 1:53 pm

        I'm glad this wellness soup was able to calm your irritated throat !

        Reply
    13. Marcellina says

      September 28, 2022 at 3:41 am

      Just what is needed for our family as we've all had bad coughs. So soothing and nourishing!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        September 28, 2022 at 1:53 pm

        High Five!! it's the season to start boosting our immune systems!

        Reply
    14. Freya says

      September 27, 2022 at 11:06 pm

      Such interesting ingredients! Do you think you could make this without the meat Elmer or does that add a lot of the flavour?

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        September 28, 2022 at 1:54 pm

        If you want to skip the meat, you can consider subbing with cashews. It gives it that extra creamy profile!

        Reply
    15. Karen says

      September 27, 2022 at 9:43 pm

      Yum! This was absolutely delicious just like the soup my favorite restaurant serves. Now I can make it at home! I made it exactly as directed and the result was perfect! Well balanced flavor and very healthy. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        September 28, 2022 at 1:54 pm

        Thanks Karen. I'm so glad the instructions was clear and easy to make for you!

        Reply
    16. Kathleen says

      September 27, 2022 at 11:38 am

      This healthy, flavorful soup looks and sounds marvelous. Looking forward to trying it.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        September 28, 2022 at 2:17 pm

        Can't wait to hear what you think of it Kathleen! Happy wellness!

        Reply
    17. Holley says

      September 27, 2022 at 11:22 am

      I love a good recipe that has health benefits! This is perfect for cold and flu season!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        September 28, 2022 at 2:17 pm

        Thanks Holley! Enjoy the extra nourishment and glowing skin!

        Reply
    18. kushigalu says

      September 27, 2022 at 11:03 am

      I love the combination of ingredients in the soup here. Totally new to me.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        September 28, 2022 at 2:18 pm

        Your body and soul will thank you!

        Reply
    19. Colleen says

      September 27, 2022 at 10:12 am

      Pork with apples and pears is always delicious. I have never tried a sea coconut though, and now I want to. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        September 28, 2022 at 2:18 pm

        Sea coconut is super soothing! Your body and soul will thank you!

        Reply
    20. Sharon says

      September 27, 2022 at 10:00 am

      This is the perfect dish for when you want something comforting and easy to make for those days when you are feeling under the weather.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        September 28, 2022 at 2:18 pm

        I couldn't have said it better then you Sharon! ENjoy!

        Reply
    21. Mirlene says

      September 26, 2022 at 8:37 pm

      Sounds like a soup I need to try. Love all the healthy benefits this has to offer!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        September 28, 2022 at 2:20 pm

        Thanks Mirlene - Happy Wellness Wednesday!

        Reply
    22. Shashi at Savory Spin says

      September 26, 2022 at 8:24 pm

      I've never made my own soap - I have got to try this - perfect as holiday gifts.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        September 28, 2022 at 2:25 pm

        yes you can pre-pack the soup ingredients as gifts toO! great idea!

        Reply
    23. MacKenzie says

      September 26, 2022 at 7:12 pm

      Can’t wait to try this soup. Looks so refreshing and flavorful.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        September 28, 2022 at 2:25 pm

        enjoy the nourishing properties of glowing skin!

        Reply
    24. Anjali says

      September 26, 2022 at 6:34 pm

      I just came down with a horrible cold, so I am totally making this recipe to see if it helps! Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        September 28, 2022 at 2:26 pm

        I'm sure you will feel instantly soothed!

        Reply

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    Moisturizing Chinese Apple Sea Coconut Soup 雪梨蘋果海底椰玉竹無花果湯
    Moisturizing Chinese Apple Sea Coconut Soup 雪梨蘋果海底椰玉竹無花果湯
    Moisturizing Chinese Apple Sea Coconut Soup 雪梨蘋果海底椰玉竹無花果湯