Dongpo West Lake Lotus
Wang Chaoyun was kind-hearted and had a uniquely fresh and elegant temperament. She was Su Dongpo’s close companion through thick and thin, and the two shared a deep bond. By the time Su Dongpo brought Wang Chaoyun to Huizhou, he was nearly sixty years old, and Chaoyun had become frail. Su Dongpo often wished for her beauty to endure, so he created this dish using ingredients known for their beautifying effects—such as aloe and West Lake lotus seeds—and uniquely crafted this famous dish, often personally cooking it for Chaoyun to enjoy.
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