Soup Name: Papayas and Chestnuts in Pork Broth

Traditional Chinese Name: 木瓜栗子湯 (mù gua lì zi tāng)

Introduction:
A simple and extremely sweet soup that is ideal for relieving symptoms of cough and sore throat.  It also brings moisture to the body and is highly rich in Vitamin C and Beta Carotene.  Ideal for children and pregnant woman, it’s a family favourite.

What Ingredients are required?

1 pound of fresh pork shank
1 whole fresh papaya (red meat)
15 whole raw chestnuts
1 fresh lily bulb (or dried)

How do I prepare it?

1. Boil a separate pot of water to blanch the pork shank
2. When water is boiling, add in chopped pork shank and boil on high heat for 5 minutes
3. Strain and set aside
4. In another pot of water, add chestnuts and boil for 8-10 minutes
5. Take chestnuts off stove and strain of water.  With gloves, peel chestnuts while still hot (the peel should fall off)
6. Boil your soup water
7. Wash and cube papaya
8. Wash lily bulb in warm water
9. When your soup water boils, add all the ingredients together
10. Boil on high heat for 30 minutes, reduce to a medium boil for another 1 hour.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Any benefits?

A naturally sweet soup that is ideal for all drinkers
Excellent source of Vitamin C and Beta Carotene
Helps with cough symptoms
Papaya is a digestive aid

Any precautions?

• None, enjoy!