Sweet Red Bean Soup With Sago
After devouring a sumptuous meal, why not complete your appetite with a bowl of red bean sago? This red bean soup is a sweet Chinese dessert made with 5 ingredients, or less if preferred. It is gluten-free, vegan, and nutrient-dense!
Equipment
- 2 cooking pots with lid
- Spatula
- Strainer
- Dessert bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups of red beans
- 1 cup of sago or more if desired
- 1000 ml water for cooking the red beans
- Cold water for rinsing the cooked sago
- Sugar adjust to taste
- A splash of coconut milk or your choice of milk
Instructions
- Wash and freeze the red beans with water overnight. This step is crucial in helping the beans expand and soften more quickly during cooking.
- After freezing, take it out from the container and let the frozen beans simmer in a pot of boiled water for 1 hour. You do not need to defrost the frozen beans and can add it directly to the pot.
- In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and cook sago for 20 minutes on medium heat.
- After 20 minutes, turn off the heat and let the sago sit in hot water for 15 minutes until translucent in appearance.
- Use a strainer to drain and rinse the cooked sago with cold water. This helps remove the starch and prevent the sago from sticking together.
- Once the red beans are cooked, add sugar, sago, and coconut milk. Adjust the taste according to your liking.
- Transfer the soup to a dessert bowl and serve hot or chilled.
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Nutrition
Calories: 473kcalCarbohydrates: 100gProtein: 15gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 105mgPotassium: 713mgFiber: 18gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 5mg
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