Ingredients

• 2 litres water
• 600g pork bones or chicken bones, blanched in boiling water and drained
  6 red dates, rinsed
• 500g watercress, cleaned
• Salt to taste 
• 2 tbsp chopped spring onions for garnishing

Method

1. In a large pot, put in the water and pork or chicken bones and bring to a boil. Continue boiling for 30 minutes. Skim off any impurities and fat.
2. Add red dates and simmer for about 1 hour. Then add watercress and continue simmering for another 10 minutes or until the watercress is soft.
3. Season with salt and garnish with spring onions. Serve hot.