TW Preserved Dried Longon 300g/24
- Brand: SHETOU FARMERS' ASSOCIATION
- Product Code: 6100028
- Availability: Out of stock
- Premium longans grown in Taiwan, thick and naturally sweet
- Smoked using traditional firewood methods for rich, deep flavour
- No added preservatives or artificial flavouring – pure and natural
- Great as a snack or added to tea, soups, or desserts for extra aroma
Please refer to the packaging for the best before date.
👍🏼1. Eat Directly
Enjoy it as a snack — it has a unique flavor and a pleasantly chewy texture.
Best paired with tea for a fragrant, sweet-but-not-overpowering treat.
👍🏼2. Use in Sweet Soups / Stews
Common ingredients to pair with: red dates, goji berries, brown sugar, ginger, white fungus, etc.
Example: Longan and Red Date Tea (great for nourishing blood and boosting energy, especially for women)
Ingredients:
- 10–15 pieces of wood-fired dried longan
- 5–8 red dates
- A handful of goji berries
- 1000ml water
Instructions:
- Lightly rinse the longan and red dates.
- Add all ingredients into a pot with water, bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 20–30 minutes.
- Optional: add brown sugar to taste.
👍🏼3. Use in Chicken or Pork Rib Soup
Add a few pieces of longan during simmering to enhance the broth’s natural sweetness and aroma.
Example: Longan and Red Date Chicken Soup
Ingredients:
- Chicken thighs
- 10 longans
- 6 red dates
- Slices of ginger
- A splash of rice wine
Instructions:
- Place all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil.
- Skim off any foam, then simmer on low heat for about 40 minutes.
- Season to taste and enjoy.
👍🏼4. Brew as Tea / Longan Water
Steep 3–5 longans in hot water with red dates and goji berries for about 5 minutes.
Helps to relax the body and mind, and improve sleep quality.
👍🏼5. Use in Desserts / Pastries
Add longans to steamed rice cakes, longan sponge cakes, sticky rice cakes, mochi, and other traditional desserts to enhance their flavour.
