Ground black sesame simmered with glutinous rice into a glossy, pudding-like sweet soup — the traditional dessert for healthy hair, strong bones, and deep reserves.
Black Sesame Sweet Soup
My grandmother insisted black sesame was the reason she still had black hair at eighty. Science is silent; the soup, however, is delicious.
Why This Elixir Works
Black sesame is sweet and neutral, entering the Liver and Kidney. In traditional practice it nourishes jing (deep reserves) and supports the hair and bones.
Water element · Salty phase of the five-flavor cycle
Ingredients
- Black sesame seeds 1/2 cup
- Glutinous rice flour 1/4 cup
- Water 5 cups
- Rock sugar 4 tbsp
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The Refining Process
- Step 1
Toast sesame in a dry pan 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Grind to a paste.
- Step 2
Whisk sesame paste with glutinous rice flour and 1 cup water.
- Step 3
Bring remaining water to a simmer; whisk in the sesame mixture.
- Step 4
Stir until glossy and thickened, 5-8 minutes. Sweeten and serve warm.
Alchemist's Note
Educational purposes only.
Black Sesame Sweet Soup
Water 水- Total time
- 40 min
- Prep
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Ingredients
- 4
- Steps
- 4
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