Black may not appear as appetizing compared to other colors. The same aspect of the color of your food and or in dessert preparation. Yet, there are black treats that will simply change your point of view towards attaining total satisfaction in dessert consumption. Find it hard to believe? Try it for yourself at any dessert place in Singapore!
Herbal Jelly
Initially, herbal jelly which is termed as “tortoise jelly” is created from a powdered turtle shell (yet others may use other ingredients instead of turtle shells), mixed with other herbal substance in order to create a medicinal taste. You should make sure that there is honey alongside in having herbal jelly to adjust the bitterness level, depending on your comfort.
Probably not all people may like this bitter and medicinal taste of herbal jelly, however; the health benefits of this dessert are something you should not reject. This Chinese dessert can be served both warm and cold; is believed to be a good treat against sore throat and general health concerns. For example, it helps in releasing the body toxins and aids in providing healthier skin.
This healthy and pocket friendly dessert is very easy to prepare with basic ingredients. Herbal Jelley is also termed as Gui Ling Gao.
Note: You can omit the sugar, and served it as a little bitter taste, yet you can add some honey to balance the bitterness.
Herbal Jelly Common Ingredients:
- 1 packet of Gui ling gao powder/ tortoise powder (50 grams)
- 250 ml of water to mix with the power mentioned above
- 5 liter of water (instruction may say 1 liter)
- 250 grams cane/rock sugar or more as you desired (instruction may say 150 grams)
Black Sesame Soup
Black Sesame dessert is another black, yet great Asian dessert. The primary ingredient is the black sesame seeds crushed. To prepare the sesame seeds is very simple, all you have to do is to boil them and the level of sweetness can be adjusted by adding sugar. This is commonly used as soup, and any other packed instant soups in the store could not simply beat this one.
If you want to have a healthy black hair, you should regularly consume black sesame soup. According to studies, this soup can nourish your hair as it helps in improving a healthier scalp. Black Sesame seeds are known to have the high contain of protein as well as minerals (magnesium, phosphorous and iron). So, instead of using any black hair dye for your graying hair (especially early gray hair growth), black sesame soup can be your hair dye. It is therefore a perfect hair dye and an amazing snack all at once.
This sweet and nutritious soup can be mixed with shredded coconut and crushed nuts, and Chinese rock sugar instead of the usual granulated sugar.
Black Sesame Soup Usual Ingredients:
- 1 cup of rice (long or short grains)
- 1 cup of black sesame seeds
- 7 cups of water
- 3/4 cup of granulated sugar/rock sugar, or adjusted depending on desired sweetness
- Boiling water as highly needed, depending on your soup’s desired thickness
Now, is black truly beautiful? Absolutely, Yes!
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