Black Sesame Soup

Name: Black Sesame Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 cup black sesame seeds; 1/4 cup glutinous rice, soaked; 3 cups water; 1/4 cup rock sugar, crushed

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1

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

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

Ladle into warm bowls and serve immediately.

Questions

How long does Black Sesame Soup keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Black Sesame Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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