The world of Tzu Chi (Vol.107)

49 TZU CHI 107 Herbal Soup in Coconut Shell ecipe Ingredients: Solomon’s Seal roots (Yuzhu) ...............5 slices (cut into segments) Chinese artichokes ................................... 5 pcs Wolfberries .......................................... 3 – 4 pcs Chinese Angelica roots ............................. 2 pcs Red dates ......................... 2 pcs (pitted and halved) Codonopsis roots ............ 2 pcs (cut into segments) Dried longan .............................................. 2 pcs Old coconut ................................................. 1 pc Water ..... depending on the size of the coconut Seasonings: Salt .......................................................... to taste Preparation: 1. Cut and remove the top of the coconut shell. Pour out the coconut juice and keep the top of the shell. 2. Rinse all the other ingredients. 3. Fill the coconut shell with drinking water until it is ¾ full. Transfer the water into a small pot and bring to a boil. Add all the ingredients and transfer them back to the coconut shell after boiling for a short while. 4. Cover the coconut with the top of the shell and wrap with aluminium foil. Double boil for 3 hours on medium heat. Season with salt and serve while it is hot. Chief Cook: Jason Chan Photograph by Sam Pin Fook Translated by Chong Pei Fen (serves 1)