Sweet Ginger Soup

Ingredients

• 50g (1.8 oz) ginger, peeled and sliced 50g (1.8 oz) ginger, peeled and sliced
• 100g (3.5 oz) rock sugar 100g (3.5 oz) rock sugar
• 1 liter (4 cups) water 1 liter (4 cups) water
• 50g (1.8 oz) black sesame seeds 50g (1.8 oz) black sesame seeds
• 50g (1.8 oz) glutinous rice balls 50g (1.8 oz) glutinous rice balls
• 50g (1.8 oz) red beans 50g (1.8 oz) red beans
• 50g (1.8 oz) lotus seeds 50g (1.8 oz) lotus seeds

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 5g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 50g, 20g
• Protein: 5g
• Fiber: 5g
• Salt: 0.01g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large pot, bring the water to a boil.
2. 2.
   Add the ginger slices and simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the water with ginger flavor.
3. 3.
   Add the rock sugar and stir until dissolved.
4. 4.
   Add the black sesame seeds, glutinous rice balls, red beans, and lotus seeds.
5. 5.
   Simmer the soup over low heat for 30 minutes, or until the ingredients are cooked and tender.
6. 6.
   Serve hot or chilled, according to your preference.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Black sesame seeds — Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant before adding them to the soup for enhanced flavor.
• Glutinous rice balls — Cook the glutinous rice balls separately according to the package instructions before adding them to the soup to ensure they are cooked properly.

Tips & Tricks

• For a creamier texture, blend a small portion of the soup and then mix it back into the pot before serving.
• Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less rock sugar according to your taste preference.
• Experiment with different toppings such as crushed peanuts or coconut flakes for added texture and flavor.
• To save time, you can use canned red beans and lotus seeds instead of cooking them from scratch.
• Leftover Sweet Ginger Soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Serving advice

Serve the Sweet Ginger Soup in small bowls or dessert cups. Garnish with a sprinkle of black sesame seeds for an elegant touch. Enjoy it hot during colder months or chilled during the summer for a refreshing treat.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, you can place a small piece of ginger or a lotus seed on top of each serving. Serve the soup in beautiful Chinese porcelain bowls to add an authentic touch to your presentation.