Dried Water Chestnut for Soup & Drinks 12 oz

Dried Water Chestnut is a classic ingredient commonly used in Cantonese-style sweet soups, herbal drinks, and home-style broths. Made from sliced and dried water chestnut, it has a naturally light sweetness and a refreshing taste. It is often simmered with pear, dried sugar cane, cogon grass root, sea coconut, fig, or red dates to create comforting and refreshing homemade drinks.

The dried form is easy to store and convenient for everyday use, making it a practical pantry ingredient for families who enjoy traditional Chinese sweet soups and herbal-style beverages

Cooling and thirst-relieving

Refreshing and gently moisturizing

Naturally light and mildly sweet

Commonly used in soothing home-style sweet drinks

Ideal for pairing with pear, sugar cane, and other refreshing ingredients

Method 1: Water Chestnut Drink

1. Rinse the dried water chestnut briefly.
2. Add to a pot with water.
3. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30–45 minutes.
4. Serve warm or add rock sugar if desired.

Method 2: Pear Sweet Soup

1. Prepare dried water chestnut, pear, and rock sugar.
2. Add all ingredients to a pot with water.
3. Simmer for about 40 minutes.
4. Serve warm or chilled.