Walnut Sweet Soup 合桃露

A classic Cantonese dessert, Walnut Sweet Soup is a creamy, smooth, and aromatic soup made from ground walnuts, rice, and rock sugar. It's often served warm, offering a comforting and nutritious treat.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 150g walnuts
• 30g white rice
• 1000ml water (for soaking/blending)
• 800ml hot water (for cooking)
• 100g rock sugar (or to taste)
• 1 pinch salt (optional, to enhance sweetness)

Steps

1. Rinse walnuts and white rice. Soak them in 1000ml water for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
2. Drain the soaking water from the walnuts and rice. Combine the soaked walnuts and rice with 800ml hot water in a blender. Blend until very smooth.
3. Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pot, pressing down to extract all liquid. Discard the solids. This step ensures a very smooth soup.
4. Place the pot with the strained liquid over medium heat. Add rock sugar and salt. Stir continuously to prevent sticking, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
5. Once the rock sugar is fully dissolved and the soup has thickened slightly to your desired consistency, remove from heat and serve warm.

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