What could be more refreshing than a bowl of cold, refreshing dessert in the heat of summer? When the sun shines through the curtains in the room, the air is filled with heat, and every breath feels like being in a steamer. But don't worry, I have a simple and delicious dessert to beat the heat – red bean paste wine. Not only is it easy to make, but it also makes you feel comfortable and cool down after eating.
First experience
I remember the first time I tasted red bean paste at a friend's house, it was a hot summer afternoon. A friend brought a bowl of red bean paste wine with a faint luster, sprinkled with a few slices of osmanthus flowers, like a blooming dream. I carefully scooped a spoonful and brought it to my mouth, and I instantly felt the warm taste. The delicacy of the red beans and the mellowness of the sake are complemented by the sweetness on the tongue as if to dispel all the heat. At that moment, I fell in love with this dessert and silently thought to myself that I would take it home and make it myself.
How to make it:
Preparation of materials
To make this refreshing red bean paste wine, you'll need the following ingredients:
- Red beans
- Tangerine peel
-rock candy
- Winemaking
-sweet osmanthus
Seemingly simple ingredients can create such a satisfying taste.
Steps:
1. Soak the red beans overnight in advance: Soak the red beans in clean water overnight to allow them to absorb water fully and become soft and glutinous. This step is crucial and determines the taste of the red beans and the subsequent production results.
2. Boil the soaked red beans and tangerine peel until soft and glutinous: Prepare a pot of water and add the soaked red beans and an appropriate amount of tangerine peel. Simmer over low heat until the red beans are tender. The aroma of tangerine peel also overflows as it is boiled, adding a unique flavor to the whole dessert.
3. Add rock sugar to taste: After the red beans are soft, add rock sugar to taste, and the melting of the sugar makes the red beans more sweet and delicious. At this time, take out half of the red bean and press it vigorously into a sandy shape, reflecting the softness and delicacy of the red bean paste.
4. Mix and garnish: Mix the pressed red beans with the remaining red beans, add an appropriate amount of wine, and finally sprinkle some osmanthus flowers as a garnish. In an instant, the aroma is overflowing, and this summer dessert is finished.
Taste & Effect
The homemade red bean paste sake is not only full of color and flavor, but also the combination of rich red beans and sake brewing seems to jump on the tip of the tongue. My kids love this dessert so much that they are always vying for an extra bowl. Azuki beans are rich in dietary fiber, which helps digestion, and sake brewing is good for gastrointestinal health, so you can enjoy your meal on a hot summer day without worrying about your stomach.
summary
The process of making this red bean paste is very simple, even for novice kitchen novices. Each step is easy to master, but the end result is a surprising bowl of dessert. Try making your own hand this summer, and you may find a different way to cool off and relieve the heat.
Looking forward to the future, I look forward to more food experiences, hoping to pass on this traditional summer dessert and share this refreshing and warm with more people. Let's welcome every sunny day together in the hot summer with red bean paste wine as a companion.