Papaya, Snow Fungus and almond Soup

Ingredients
8 cups of water
one ripe papaya - use half of it, skin peeled and seeds removed. 
1 piece snow fungus - soaked in water till soft and drained
8 red dates
12 dried lotus seed - soaked in water and drained
1 tsp sweet almond
1 tsp bitter almond
rock sugar to taste

Method

1. Bring water to a boil.  Use a scissors and trim the dark yellow hard part of the fungus.  Cut into smaller pieces and set aside.
2. Cut the peeled papaya into small pieces.  Set aside.
3. When water has boiled, add snow fungus, red dates, lotus seeds and almond into the boiling water.
4. Bring to a boil again and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
5. Add rock sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved.
6. Add papaya and boil for another 5 minutes.
7. Serve warm or chilled.  Enjoy the delicious and nutritious dessert!