Product description
Grade A Dried Lily : Size Bigger and Thicker.
Grade B Dried Lily: Size Smaller and Thinner.
Lily bulb provides protein and starch. Additionally, they contain small amounts of calcium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamins B1, B2 and C.
In traditional Chinese medicine, lily bulb is considered sweet and cooling in properties. The herb is also associated to the lung and heart meridians and help to relieve coughs, dry throats, clear heat, and moisten the lung. Dried lily bulb is also used as an herb to calm the spirit, promote restful sleep, and lessen irritability.
Fresh and dried lily bulb can be used in both sweet dessert soups and savory soups in Chinese cooking.
Dried lily bulb do not need much preparation. They are simply rinsed and used in cooking.
If making soups with dried lily bulb, note that over cooking will cause the dried petals to disintegrate, causing your soup a little cloudy or chalky. Follow your recipe for appropriate cook time.