Steamed Asian Pear with Honey and Goji Berries
This recipe features a delicate Asian pear, gently steamed with a touch of honey and chewy goji berries!
In Chinese culture, the pear is celebrated for its ability to moisten the lungs and clear heat, making this preparation a favorite for soothing dry coughs, sore throats, and general winter dryness.
The slow steaming process makes the pear incredibly tender and allows its natural sweetness and moisture to infuse with the therapeutic properties of honey and antioxidant-rich goji berries.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Therapeutic Comfort: A natural, traditional remedy perfect for cold and dry weather.
Warm & Soothing: The warmth and moisture instantly relieve scratchy throats and dry air passages.
Elegant Simplicity: Requires only three ingredients and minimal hands-on preparation.
Gut-Friendly: Steaming breaks down the pear fibers, making this treat easy to digest.
Ingredients
1 medium Asian pear
1 tsp honey
1 tsp dried goji berries
Instructions
Prep Steamer: Fill a large pot with 2 inches of water and bring it to a boil.
Prep Pear: Wash the pear thoroughly. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut off the top (about ¼ of the pear). Use a knife or teaspoon to gently scoop out and remove the core, creating a well in the center.
Fill Pear: Add the honey and goji berries into the hollowed-out center of the pear. Place the pear's top back on like a lid.
Steam: Place the pear inside a glass bowl. Set a steaming rack inside the boiling pot, then carefully place the bowl with the pear on top of the rack. Steam for 30 minutes. The pear is done when it can be easily pierced with a fork.
Serve: Let the pear cool slightly before enjoying. You can eat the warm, tender pear with a spoon, sipping the sweet, therapeutic liquid that has collected inside the bowl.
Note on Cook Time: Larger Asian pears may need longer steaming time. If using other pear varieties, start checking for doneness at 15 minutes and every 5 minutes thereafter, as they often require less time to soften.