Take a glimpse at these enticing treats that millions of people in Asia enjoy every day! You can even purchase some of them at your local Asian supermarket or make it at home yourself.
Red Bean Soup
Eating soup before a meal is typical for most countries. However, dessert soup is a well-known meal-ender treat in China, Japan, Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. Mostly served warm, it is known for its comforting and noticeably sweet flavor. It comes in many variations depending on the place.
Chinese red bean soup is commonly found in chinese dessert is thinner than the Japanese oshiruko version. For the Japanese dessert, it is served as a sweet porridge of azuki beans, boiled and crushed, served in a bowl with mochi, which means pounded sticky rice. Korean people eat red bean soup together with saealsim, meaning bird egg, a ball-like glutinous rice flour. In Vietnam, the dessert contains added coconut milk and sugar. It is usually served cold.
Red Beans are a great source of nutrition. It is one of the foods rich in antioxidants and is an essential source of fiber. Moreover, this is a healthy alternative to meat. This is also a source of iron and is helpful for a great memory.
Khao Niao Mamuang (Mango Sticky Rice)
Famous among tourists in Thailand is a dessert made with glutinous rice, fresh sliced mangoes and coconut milk. It is a traditional Thai food eaten with bare hands. It comes with glutinous or sticky rice. One can eat this by rolling the rice with the fingers and scooping up mango slices. Khao Niao Mamuang is usually served warm or at room temperature. It’s absolutely a must try dessert if you are traveling in Thailand. Sweet sticky rice with mango is a simple and fascinating Southeast Asian dessert.
There are also some variations. One can try using ripe peaches or any fruit that is in season instead of mangoes. If you prefer, you can stir sliced up fruit into the rice when it’s hot. Sometimes a little Pandanus flavoring can be added. You can also make some modifications by garnishing it with toasted sesame seeds or shredded Thai basil.
Shwe Yin Aye (Coconut Cream Sherbet)
How about a coconut cream-based dessert?
One of the popular Myanmar (Burmese) traditional desserts, Shwe Yin Aye is a coconut cream sherbet that is habitually eaten after dinner. It usually comes with some white bread to soak up the coconut cream. It can also be served as a snack during the day. Undoubtedly, this is the yummiest Burmese dessert! Nevertheless, some people may consider it too heavy, and perhaps not something to eat just before bedtime.
Mafroukeh (Caramelized Semolina with Clotted Cream)
The term Mafroukeh is derived from the Arab verb faraka, which means “to rub” or “to knead”. Simply interpreted, this is how the semolina dough of this pastry is made. It is rubbed continuously with butter until it achieves texture and consistency.
Mafroukeh, a traditional Lebanese dessert, is another must try the sweet eaten up during Ramadan. It is made of semolina, sugar, and butter infused with sugar syrup, orange blossom and rose water as well. It is then topped off with a cream filling based on milk, called ashta, and roasted nuts.
These are just a few of the most interesting and savory desserts in Asia. I believe it interests you. If you want to know more about Asian desserts, it’s for you to find out! Have a bite at any stalls that sells the best dessert in Singapore!
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