Nourish & Glow: Red Date Water Chestnut Soup Recipe

A Silky Sweet Dessert for Inner Radiance 🌸

Looking for a nourishing dessert that’s perfect for spring and summer? This Red Date Water Chestnut Soup is your go-to beauty booster! It combines the health benefits of red dates and goji berries with the refreshing crunch of water chestnuts, all simmered in a rich, naturally sweet base made from Ship Brand’s premium red slab sugar.

Whether you enjoy it warm or chilled, every spoonful offers a silky texture and soothing sweetness, perfect for restoring energy, improving complexion, and giving your body a comforting boost.

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🛒 What You’ll Need

• Caramel slab sugar (片糖) – 200g
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• Water – 600g

• Fresh water chestnuts (chopped) – 100g

• Red dates (chopped & pitted) – 50g

• Goji berries – 20g

• Kudzu root starch (葛根粉) – 20g

• Water (for starch slurry) – 30g

👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Sweet Base
In a pot, add 600g of water and 200g of Ship Brand red slab sugar. Heat over a medium flame until the sugar has fully melted and the mixture is fragrant and slightly thickened.

2. Add the Good Stuff
Toss in chopped water chestnuts, red dates, and goji berries. Simmer for about 3–5 minutes, allowing the flavours to blend and the red dates to soften.

3. Thicken with Kudzu Root Starch
In a small bowl, mix 20g of kuzu starch with 30g of water until the mixture is fully dissolved. Slowly pour this slurry into the soup while stirring constantly. Cook over low heat until the mixture thickens to a smooth, pudding-like consistency.

4. Serve and Enjoy
Pour into bowls and enjoy warm for a soothing treat, or chill in the fridge for a refreshing summer dessert!

🌟 Why Use Ship Brand Red Slab Sugar?

Unlike refined sugar, Ship Brand’s red slab sugar is crafted using traditional methods, preserving its deep molasses flavour and nutritional value. It adds warmth and body to Chinese dessert soups (糖水), and blends perfectly with herbal ingredients like red dates and goji berries.

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❤️ Health Benefits At A Glance

• Red dates: Boost circulation, improve skin tone

• Goji berries: Rich in antioxidants, support immunity

• Water chestnuts: Refreshing and fiber-rich

• Kudzu starch: Soothes the stomach and supports digestion

• Slab sugar: Adds natural sweetness with trace minerals

✨ The Sweet Life

Whether you’re making this for monthly wellness, a cozy dessert night, or a Mother’s Day treat, this Red Date Water Chestnut Soup is all about self-care and tradition—served with love in every spoon.

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