Steamed Orange for Cough Relief

蒸橙子

Steamed orange is a natural and gentle remedy to relieve cough, sore throat and reduce phelgm. I usually prepares this for my family members who come down with sore throat, flu and cough. 

Ingredient

1 orange

1 to 2 pinches of salt

Method

1. Wash the orange.

2. Cut the top of the orange and sprinkle salt into it. Use a sharp knife of fork to push the salt into the orange.

3. Cover the top of the orange and put the orange in a small vessel (bowl or cup). Place the vessel in a steamer and steam over medium heat for 15 minutes.

4. Remove the vessel from the steamer. Eat the orange and drink the water in the vessel while it is warm.