Cool tea on a hot day

Take advantage of the weekend to prepare some refreshing desserts, both to quench your thirst and replenish the energy lost due to the hot weather.

Ginseng tonic

Ginseng and Tonic Dessert is a Chinese dish, refreshing, nutritious, and helps reduce weakness and promote restful sleep. Soak dried lotus seeds and job's tears overnight, then simmer each separately until soft. Drain the lotus seeds and job's tears, rinse them several times with cold water to separate them. Cut off the stems of the snow fungus, cut the kelp into strips, and wash the black dates. Soak each ingredient separately until soft, then blanch the snow fungus and black dates. Peel the lotus root and cut it into pieces; peel the water chestnuts and cut them into chunks, then boil them until cooked. Prepare a sugar syrup, scoop out some of it, and soak the dried longan in it until softened. Transfer the longan and water chestnuts to another bowl, discarding the sediment. Let the sugar syrup cool, then soak the lotus seeds, dates, lotus root, and water chestnuts in it to absorb the sweetness. When serving, put a little of each ingredient in a glass, add the sugar syrup and shaved ice. A well-made dessert should have a clear broth and all ingredients should be soft but not mushy.

Stone Eye

Soak the agar powder in water for about 15 minutes, then heat it on the stove until dissolved. Turn off the heat and pour the agar mixture into molds to cool. Once the agar has solidified, remove it and shred it into strands. Set aside and chill with ice water or refrigerate. Wash the dried longan and raisins and let them drain. Bring a pot of water to a boil, adding a few pandan leaves. Once the water boils, add the rock sugar; when the sugar has dissolved, add the dried longan and raisins, then turn off the heat and cover the pot to cool. When serving, put the shredded agar mixture into a glass, add the dried longan, raisins, and sugar syrup, then add shaved ice. It's a refreshing treat.

Jackfruit and grass jelly dessert

Grass jelly can be bought pre-molded or made from powder. Boil water, add the grass jelly powder and cook until dissolved, then pour into molds. Use less water for a firmer, chewier texture. Once the grass jelly has set, cut it into large cubes. Cook the tapioca pearls in boiling water until they float to the surface. Remove them, rinse with cold water, and soak them in a bowl with a little sugar syrup or honey to allow them to absorb the sweetness and prevent sticking. Peel the jackfruit, remove the seeds, and cut it into strips. Strain the coconut milk, bring to a boil, add a little salt and sugar, then remove from heat and let cool before refrigerating. Prepare the sugar syrup. When serving, put a little grass jelly, jackfruit, and tapioca pearls into a glass, then pour the sugar syrup and coconut milk over them. Serve with ice for a refreshing treat.

Red bean and tapioca pearls

Red beans not only cool the body and detoxify, but also treat weakness and improve mental clarity. Soak red beans in water overnight. The next day, rinse them thoroughly and put them in a pot with just enough water to cover them. Cook until soft, carefully monitoring the heat and adding more water as needed. Once the beans are soft, add sugar and simmer over low heat to allow the beans to absorb the sugar. Soak tapioca pearls until they swell. Once the beans have absorbed the sugar, add the tapioca pearls and cook until they float to the surface and become translucent. Adjust the sweetness to your liking. Cook the coconut milk until slightly thickened. When serving, scoop the dessert into a glass, add the coconut milk, and serve cold.

According to phu nu.online