Snow fungus soup (Yin er tang)

Snow fungus soup is a Chinese delicacy incorporating snow fungus, an edible fungus that grows on trees and has been used since ancient times as a remedy. It is believed that snow fungus can nourish the lungs, and it is especially beneficial for women.

Cooking snow fungus soup is a time-consuming process since it needs to be soaked for at least 4 hours before being cooked with sugar, and ideally, red dates, lotus seeds, gingko nuts, and wolfberries. The soup is served as a dessert and is often prepared for Chinese New Year and other festive occasions.