Red Bean Soup Recipe
Red bean soup is a popular Chinese dish served in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. In Cantonese cuisine, it is commonly served as a dessert - Hot during winter and Cold during summer which is a very popular dessert in local Chinese restaurants. Feel free to ask your Hello! Hong Kong tour guide to add it to your itinerary!
If you have a sudden craving for this sweet dessert, below is an easy to make a recipe that you can do at the comforts of your home.
iNGREDIENTS
10 ounces red (Azuki) beans
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
8 cups water
1 orange
PROCEDURE
Put beans in a slow cooker (Crockpot)
Add water and sugar, and mix well.
Turn heat to high
Close lid and let it cook for 8 hours
Open lid.
Add vanilla extract and mix well.
Add orange.
Close lid again and let it cook for 20 minutes.
Open lid and remove orange.
Turn off heat and serve on small bowls.
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Taste this delicious red bean soup dessert on your Hello! Hong Kong Tour
Now, you can enjoy your homemade Red Bean soup! You may also put a little twist to it by adding sago, coconut milk, ice cream, glutinous rice balls, or purple rice. Happy Snacking!