Stewed yam with hawthorn and candied dates Materials: 280g yam, 6 candied dates, 6 hawthorn, 30g rock sugar, and proper amount of honey. Practice: Chinese yam is peeled and cut into hob blocks, candied dates are cut in half, and hawthorn is peeled and sliced. Boil the yam in a pot until it is transparent, and take it out for later use. Take another pot and add some water, crystal sugar, boiled yam, candied dates and hawthorn. Then bring the fire to a boil, turn to low heat and simmer slowly until the soup is thick and the yam is cooked and soft. Turn off the heating. Put it in a low heat and add some honey to taste.