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Thai Snow Fungus Dessert Soup with Longan and Water Chestnut

Name: Thai Snow Fungus Dessert Soup with Longan and Water Chestnut
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup dried snow fungus; Water for soaking; 1 cup dried longan; 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts; 4 cups water; 1/2 cup rock sugar (or to taste); 1/4 cup pandan leaves (optional); 1/2 cup coconut milk; A handful of goji berries for garnish

A traditional sweet soup dessert featuring the unique textures of snow fungus, longan, and water chestnut, creating a beautifully fragrant and refreshing treat.

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·By Ethan Brooks·February 3, 2026

Thai Snow Fungus Dessert Soup with Longan and Water Chestnut — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Snow Fungus

For the Sweet Soup

For the Final Touch

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 294 kcal
Protein: 3 g
Carbs: 56.75 g
Fat: 6.13 g
Fiber: 3.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1175 kcal
Protein: 12 g
Carbs: 227 g
Fat: 24.5 g
Fiber: 14 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup dried snow fungus	80	2	20	0	3
Water for soaking	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup dried longan	450	5	100	0.5	5
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts	60	1	14	0	2
4 cups water	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 cup rock sugar (or to taste)	300	0	75	0	0
1/4 cup pandan leaves (optional)	5	0	1	0	1
1/2 cup coconut milk	230	2	6	24	0
A handful of goji berries for garnish	50	2	11	0	3

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Snow Fungus

1
Rinse the snow fungus
Rinse the dried snow fungus under running water.
2
Soak the snow fungus
Soak the snow fungus in water for 30 minutes until it becomes soft and plump.
Tip: Ensure that the snow fungus is fully rehydrated and soft before cooking to avoid toughness.
3
Trim and cut
Trim any hard parts and cut the snow fungus into small florets.

Preparing the Sweet Soup Base

1
Rinse the longan
Rinse the dried longan thoroughly.
2
Prepare the water chestnuts
Rinse, peel, and slice the water chestnuts thinly.
3
Tie the pandan leaves
Wash the pandan leaves and tie them into a knot if using.
Tip: Use fresh pandan leaves for a more aromatic sweetness.

How to Make Thai Snow Fungus Dessert Soup with Longan and Water Chestnut

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Boiling the Base
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the pandan leaves, longan, and sliced water chestnuts.
2
Simmering Sweetness
Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for 20 minutes.
3
Finishing Touch
Add the snow fungus and rock sugar, cooking for another 10 minutes. Stir in coconut milk before serving.