'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:
- Wash and soak the Sea Bird Nest for at least 4 to 5 hours. Changing water every 40 to 50 minutes.
- 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.
- Add the prepared sea bird nest and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot or cold by adding ice cubes.
- Happy trying!
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