Job's Tears Seeds and pumpkin boiled with rock sugar

Job's Tears Seeds or Yi Yi Ren in Mandarin has both tonic and nutrient properties, which helps eliminates excess dampness from the body, thereby providing effective relief for rheumatism and lung congestion. Another article states that it also provides a boost to vital energy.  With the current hazy environment it is best to boil this dessert for the whole family to consume.

What you need:

1/3 cup Job's Tears Seeds (Yi Yi Ren)

1/2 cup pumpkin (amount depend on your preference)

3 pandan leaves (wash and knotted)

Rock sugar (to taste)

Enough water for boiling

Few simple steps:

1. Wash the job's tears seeds, put in a container with water and lid on, let it soak overnight in the fridge to soften the seeds.  The reason for keeping in the fridge is to keep the broth fresh.
2. Remove pumpkin skin and seeds, dice into bite size pieces and set aside for later use.
3. Fill a pot with enough water, bring the water to a boil, add in the seeds and let it boil till the seeds are soft to your liking.  Add in the pandan leaves half way during boiling and add more water when necessary.
4. Just as the seeds are soft, add in pumpkin and rock sugar.  Stir and when the sugar has dissolved, taste for correct sweetness, depending on your preference.  
5. As soon as the pumpkin is cooked, off the heat and ladle on individual bowls and serve either hot, warm or cold.  I prefer mine served cold!