Dried Dogwood Fruit (Shan Yu Rou / Shan Zhu Yu) can be found in Chinese provinces such as Zhejiang, Henan and Anhui. Shan Yu Rou / Shan Zhu Yu is plucked in late Autumn or early Winter, which has a slight smell, sour and bitter taste and a thick, soft flesh which is purplish red in colour.
The fruits are also used in traditional Chinese medicine as an anti-inflammatory, an aid to cleansing the liver and an ingredient to help improve energy levels.
500g bag
Benefits may include:
- May help stabilise the kidneys and tonify liver
- Can assist to stop excessive sweating
- May help stop bleeding
- Can assist to help reduce urination
Uses- Dogwood Fruit Frozen Yoghurt
Prep time: 30 minutes | Cook time: 1-2 hours in freezer | Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup Kousa dogwood fruit (about two quarter-sized bags full of fresh fruit)
- 1/2 cup plain, whole milk yogurt (Greek yoghurt can be used as a substitute)
- 4 teaspoons powdered sugar
- lemon zest (1/2 a lemon)
- fresh mint leaves (4-6 leaves), finely chopped
1) Prep the fruit. Remove stems and gently cut in half. Remove seeds and use a spoon to scoop the fruit out. Then, mash the pulp with a fork to check for any hidden seeds.
2) Combine the mashed fruit with remaining ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
3) Cover the bowl and place in freezer for 1-2 hours, checking occasionally to ensure consistency is correct consistency. Ensure that the mix does not get too thick / solid. Defrost if necessary.
4) Enjoy!
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