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Black Sesame Soup

A comforting traditional Chinese sweet soup made from freshly toasted black sesame seeds and rice. It is blended into a silky smooth texture and lightly sweetened with rock sugar.

25 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

ChineseDessertStovetop and BlenderVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeLow-SodiumCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup black sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup glutinous rice, soaked
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/4 cup rock sugar, crushed

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toast 1 cup black sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes, then let cool.

  2. 2

    Combine the toasted black sesame seeds, 1/4 cup soaked glutinous rice, and 3 cups water in a high-speed blender and process until smooth.

  3. 3

    Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a saucepan.

  4. 4

    Add 1/4 cup crushed rock sugar and stir over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves and the soup thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Ladle into warm bowls and serve immediately.

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Questions

What should Black Sesame Soup look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until the sugar dissolves and the soup thickens.

Is toasting the nuts or seeds for Black Sesame Soup necessary?

Step 1 reads: "Toast 1 cup black sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes, then let cool." It is quick and it shows. Step 1 browns the natural oils, which deepens the flavor; raw, they taste flat by comparison. Watch the pan, because they go from toasted to burnt in under a minute.

Does Black Sesame Soup contain sesame?

Yes: 1 cup black sesame seeds. The full allergen list for this entry is sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Black Sesame Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 210 calories, with 5 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 10 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Black Sesame Soup keep?

Keep Black Sesame Soup covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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