Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients
- 1 Sweet Potato, cubes
- 10 Fresh Gingko Nut (白果)
- 10 Dried Longans (桂圆肉)
- 2 Fresh Lily Bulbs (鲜百合)
- 6 Sterculia Seeds (胖大海)
- 2 Slices Ginger
- Some Pandan Leaves

Directions
1. Soak the Sterculia Seeds in large bowl with some warm water until the seeds burst out with brown jelly like substances.
2. Wash the Fresh Gingko nut and marinate it with 1 teaspoon of sugar.
3. Wash and peel the Lily bulbs then soak in some water to remove the dirt.
4. Wash, peel and cut the sweet potato into small cubes.
5. Bring a pot of water (about 1 litre) to boil then add in all the ingredients, turn to low heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the sweet potato is soft.
6. Add some some rock sugar to taste then serve warm.

Notes
Sterculia Seeds can be bought at most Chinese Medical Hall.
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