Description
A cozy and delightful Chinese dessert made from black sesame seeds, perfect for warming up on a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black sesame seeds
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup glutinous rice flour (optional, for thickness)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the black sesame seeds under cold water to remove any impurities. Drain well.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the black sesame seeds for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
- Transfer the toasted sesame seeds to a blender or food processor. Add 1 cup of water and blend until smooth.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the blended sesame mixture with the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir in the sugar and salt.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, dissolve the glutinous rice flour in a small amount of water and add it to the saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the soup thickens and reaches your desired consistency (about 10-15 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract if using.
- Serve warm in bowls, garnished with additional toasted sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, you can add a splash of coconut milk or almond milk when blending the sesame seeds.
- Experiment with flavors by adding a pinch of cinnamon or a few drops of almond extract for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg