Chinese Pear with Almond Soup
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Formula milk may cause heat and phlegm to develop in the toddler
and this soup is devised to counteract those effects. This soup can
therefore be given to the child quite regularly. Chinese pears are
refreshing and cooling. Together with the sweet and bitter almond
mixture, they have the effect of alleviating heat and soothing the
lungs. The cooked pears are tender and delicious. Children love
them!
Ingredients :
4 Chinese pears (approx. 400g)
10g sweet and bitter almond mixture
200g spare ribs
100g lean pork
1.7 litres of water
1 teaspoon of salt
1. Wash and cut the pears into quarters or big wedges. Core, but do
not skin. Soak in a light salt solution for a minute and
drain.
2. Scald the spare ribs and lean pork in boiling water for 3
minutes. Rinse and drain. Rinse the almond mixture.
3. Bring the 1.7 litres of water to a boil in a pot. Put in all
ingredients except the salt, cover pot and boil for 15 minutes over
high heat. Lower the heat and simmer for 2.5 hours.
4. Add the teaspoon of salt before serving. Serve .