By Wen (Plot 223)

Watercress with Honey is a popular drink in Hong Kong during winter/spring months.
It is suppose to deter cold/flu and coughing.

Ingredients:

• 1kg of watercress
• 10 cups of water
• 2 pears
• 6 dried figs (optional)
• 60g honey
• 80g brown sugar

Steps:

1. Peel and core pears, cut into large pieces.
2. Boil the watercress, pears and figs in water. Simmer for 2 hours.
3. Pour the liquid into another pot.
4. Add honey and brown sugar. Stir until dissolve. Put the heat on if required.
5. Let it cool, seal it in a jar and put it in fridge.
6. When serve, dilute the watercress liquid with about two-third to half cup of water, depending your taste. Serve hot or cold.

If you would like a watercress plant, please see Wen at Plot 223.