red bean syrup
Lipu taro 400g | 红豆 120g |
Black jelly 25g | Rock Sugar 40g |
Brown sugar 120g |
Step 1
Soak red beans 1 night in advanceStep 2
Stir 25g black jelly with 100ml water into a pasteStep 3
Pour 500ml water and 40g rock sugar into the pot and bring to a boilStep 4
Slowly pour the black jelly into the pot and use chopsticks to slowly stir in one direction.Step 5
Strain the black jelly into a container and set aside for two hours.Step 6
Pour the red beans and water into the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25 minutesStep 7
Peel and cut taro into cubes, wash and set asideStep 8
Put the taro into the pot and cook over low heat until cooked (I cooked it for about 40 minutes)Step 9
Add brown sugar and simmer for a quarter of an hour to enhance the flavorStep 10
If the edges of the taro are powdery, they are ripe and soft.Step 11
Add taro and red beans to the bowlStep 12
Black jelly cut into small piecesStep 13
Put the jelly into a bowl and garnish with mint leaves Red bean syrup cooking tipsIt tastes better chilled when the weather is hot. If you want it to be richer, add taro balls. The cooking time depends on the actual situation. The softness and hardness of the same ingredients may not be the same.