Black Sesame Soup (芝麻糊)

Ingredients

• 200 g / 0.55 lb black sesame seeds
• 100 g / 0.22 lb white sesame seeds
• 40 g / 0.09 lb glutinous rice
• 190 g / 0.41 lb rock sugar ((or to taste))
• 2 L / 8.5 US cup water

Instructions

1. 1

   Toast the black and white sesame seeds in a wok or pan over low-medium heat until the white seeds are a golden brown.

2. 2

   In a blender, blend the toasted seeds, soaked glutinous rice and water until the seeds are fine. This will take between 1-5 minutes, depending on your blender.Note: The smoother you'd like the consistency, the longer you'd blend it for.

3. 3

   Pour the blended mixture into a pot, add the rock sugar and bring it to a boil while continually stirring.

4. 4

   Lower the heat and keep it on a simmer until it has thickened to a desired consistency. Remember to keep stirring while it cooks.

5. 5

   Serve hot as is or put it in the fridge and enjoy it cold!