Recipe · Sweets & compotes
Black sesame sweet soup
A dark, velvety sweet soup of ground black sesame with rice, a traditional winter dessert.
A dark, velvety sweet soup of ground black sesame with rice, a traditional winter dessert.
Ingredients (2 servings)
- ½ cup gently toasted black sesame Black sesame
- 3 tablespoons rice, soaked 1 hour Rice
- 2–3 walnuts (optional) Walnut
- 2 cups water and sugar or honey to taste Honey
Preparation
- Blend the sesame, drained rice, and walnuts with the water until smooth.
- Strain for an even silkier texture.
- Cook gently, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 8–10 minutes.
- Sweeten moderately and serve hot in small bowls.
Traditional reading
Black sesame is traditionally linked with Liver and Kidney and healthy-aging repertoires; rice gives body and softens the seed’s density.
Variations
- Swap part of the sesame for roasted peanuts for another classic reading.
- With plant milk instead of water it turns creamier.
Precautions
Allergens: sesame and tree nuts. It is energy-dense: keep portions small and sweetener moderate.
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