Winter Melon and Medlar Thin Syrup Recipe

Winter Melon and Medlar Thin Syrup Recipe

(Chinese)

600 g winter melon

150 g fresh lily bulbs

1/4 luo-han-guo

2 tablespoons medlar

38 g rock sugar

6 cups of suitable amount of water

Method:

Clean and peel winter melon.  Cut into big cubes.  Peel sections of lily bulbs.  Wash lily bulbs, luo-han-guo and medlar.  Bring 6 cups of suitable amount of water to the boil.  Add winter melon, luo-han-guo and medlar.  Simmer for 30 minutes.  Add lily bulbs.  Simmer for another 30 minutes.  Put in rock sugar and simmer until sugar is dissolved.  Serve.