Lily Bulb (Bai He)

Lilium lancifolium · Bǎi Hé Refrescante

Delicate, sweet-savoury bulb petals that soften into soups and autumn-moistening sweet desserts.

Dried lily bulb petals have a delicate, slightly sweet flavour and a soft, yielding texture after simmering. They are a classic cool-season ingredient, combined with lotus seed, tremella or pear in light, moistening soups and desserts.

Destaques nutricionais

• ✓Traditionally paired with pear for autumn dryness
• ✓Contains saponins and gentle polysaccharides
• ✓Light, delicate flavour for soups and desserts
• ✓Pairs well in calming evening sweet soups

Usos alimentares cotidianos

• ●Simmered with snow pear and rock sugar
• ●Cooked with lotus seed in evening congee
• ●Stir-fried gently with celery and cashews
• ●Added to light chicken or tofu soups

Como aproveitar

10–20g dried bulb per serving. Rinse, soak 15 minutes, then simmer until tender (about 20 minutes).

Pesquisa moderna

Lily bulb contains steroidal saponins and polysaccharides that modern in-vitro studies associate with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity, supporting continued interest in this traditional moistening food.

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