There are various of Chinese desserts and sweet soups that are accessible. Some of these favorite and best desserts are considered as traditional while others have just popped up in time, or what we termed as modern sweets. What makes Chinese soup extra special is the mere fact that they simmered it for long and in order to achieve the perfect flavor.

These soups are not just refreshing, but are low in calories and fat. Nothing is more ideal than these Chinese desserts, where many cannot simply end their meals without these desserts.

Singapore has a lot of dessert centers or stalls, most of them offer these soupy and sweet desserts. Here are a list of most known dessert soups and dessert you can order, if ever you stroll over the Singapore’s dessert shops.

Get to know with these dessert soups through the items listed below:

Green bean soup recipe

Having green beans as the main component of this dessert, green bean soup is widely known as sweet dessert in Singapore. This has duo beneficial factors, proven to have both nutritional as well as medicinal value.

Green bean soup is a wondrous product of nature that has many health benefits, such as: detoxification, replenish the lost body fluids, healthy bowel movement and urination, heal acne problems and more.

Besides health bonuses, green beans are famous filling for pastries in Asia.

Ingredients: 60 grams green beans, 100 grams glutinous rice, Optional Sugar/Brown sugar/honey.

Directions:

(1) For about 30 minutes, soak and wash green beans using warm water.

(2) Thoroughly wash the glutinous rice

(3) Placed together the rice and beans in the rice cooker and cook until finished

(4) Add sugar/honey, when the soup is still bland

Red bean soup recipe

Like green beans, the red beans are also great for retention of fluids and detoxification. This enhances the production of breast milk, as well as fit for a woman with menstrual (as it inhibits stomach cramps and warms one’s body, if with glutinous rice). And, red beans are used as pastry fillings and sweet paste for treats,

In this recipe of red bean soup, it has only two ingredients. Yet, if the soup is bland, you can add some honey or brown sugar to taste.

Ingredients: 60 grams red beans, 100 grams glutinous rice

Directions: The same guidelines with the Green bean soup; from directions 1-3

White fungus soup

Also termed as cloud ear fungus 白木耳 (bai mu er). This white fungus sweet soup has been appropriate for ages 1 year old and above.

Ingredients: 30 grams cloud ear fungus, 10 grams goji berries, 30 grams lotus seeds, 5 red dates, 5 slices of Chinese yam, 2 tablespoons of rock sugar

Directions:

(1) Wash the white fungus, re-hydrate and soak in water

(2) Cut and divide the ear fungus into small pieces

(3) Rinse well the Chinese yarns, lotus seeds, goji berries and red dates

(4) In the same pot, place the white fungus and Chinese herbs

(5) Add a liter of water, make it boil then simmer for about 2 hours

(6) Add rock sugar then stir to be dissolved

Fruit soup with white fungus

This recipe has the modern twist glimpse. This dessert is good for your lungs, especially if you’re suffering from dry cough and extreme thirst.

Ingredients: 50 grams white fungus, 3 egg pure whites, 5 tangerine pieces, 15 grams kiwi fruit, thinly sliced and then peeled, 15 grams thinly sliced banana, 300 ml of drinking water, 2 tablespoons of sugar and Cornstarch solution.

Directions:

(1) In warm water, wash and soak the white fungus and wait until it’s soft

(2) Lower the heat to simmer the fungus, until cooked

(3) Add sugar and stir, then bring the soup again to boil

(4) to thicken the soup, add and stir the cornstarch

(5) slowly add the egg whites, stir the soup and break clumps

(6) add the kiwi slices, banana slices and tangerine pieces

(7) Cook for another minute, then serve!

Everyone loves dessert! Who doesn’t? Doesn’t matter if it’s western dessert or Chinese dessert, there is always some room in the tummy for dessert. In this list, you would not see any chocolate or cheesecakes. However, these so called a bit exotic treats are very much loved and enjoyed by most Asians. Here is a list of top most popular desserts in Asia, that even non Asian will surely love.

Dragon Beard Candy

Dragon beard candy is first introduced in China and is almost the same with cotton candy. It is believed that chefs are trained for longer time just to perfect this treat. The most common ingredients used are maltose syrup, sugar, peanuts and coconuts. This dessert has become popular and was even served as treats for Korean Royalties.

Red Bean Soup

This end of meal soup is very known to nations such as Vietnam, Korea, Thailand, Japan, China and many other Asian countries. The unexpected sweet and savory taste of the Red Bean soup offers extraordinary comfort to all. It is best served when warm, yet it may vary to the places and or countries, like in Vietnam it with paired with coconut milk and served cold.

Black Sesame Soup

Do you have any problem with indigestion? The black sesame is right there to help you. You will never wonder why this dessert soup is usually ordered in most East- Asian restaurants. The ingredients are very basic (sesame seeds, water and rice), yet sometimes added with sugar.

Mochi

Anything with colors are simply eye catching and appealing. Mochis,  which are known in Japan, is made out of glutinous rice with various colors and shapes. Mochi can turn into other delicious dessert,  which is an ice cream.

Pineapple Cakes

This ultimately addictive Pineapple cake is popular in Taiwan. The pineapple jam paired with buttery crust pineapple is something you cannot get enough. You can enjoy these cakes better  with a cup of tea. Pineapple cakes can be bought in many Chinese grocery shops.

Fried Sesame Balls

Commonly eaten as snacks in Vietnam and China, these soft and sweet sesame balls will pop into your mouth. These treats are usually prepared  red bean and mung bean fillings.

Fried Banana Cakes

Very famous in Vietnam cuisine is this deep fried battered treat with coconut sauce. You may have eaten different versions of banana dessert, but this one is truly an amazing dessert to try.

Ube Halaya

Filipinos are rich in culture and so are their food.  This dessert “Ube Halaya”, is also called as Ube Jam (mushed purple yams and Ube). It is very quick to create this delicious treat, with the use of condensed milk, evaporated milk and coconut milk, with less than an hour of preparing, you can have your own Ube Halaya.

Khanom Thungtag

If you go in Thailand, you will easily notice this street – stall dessert. Basically, Khanom Thungtag is created with the use of coconut milk  with some ingredients like shredded coconut.

These are only a few of many great desserts you can find in Asian cuisines. So, what are you waiting for, start hunting and find them at dessert place in Singapore now!

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!

Opposing to its name; peanuts are not nuts, but from a legume family like peas other beans. How peanuts grow is overly mesmerizing; from a flower waving in the air, it humbles itself and tunneled to the ground where it develops. Every peanut pod has a double or triple space for an oval kernel to lie down. These timeless and worldly renowned peanuts do not just give a great nutty taste, but a huge advantage to one’s life.

Peanut is considered as a “pocket friendly” than other real nuts, yet the profit you can get from peanuts is simply incalculable. It is very common to find peanuts in your dessert – be it Chinese dessert or western dessert. Here are some multiple benefits these modest peanuts can offer.

Helps you get in shape

Besides being a great spring of energy, other than green beans, peanuts can increase your metabolic rate. This fiber rich legume when eaten before a meal will leave you much fuller feeling, so the lesser you will eat when you take the banquet. Not only fiber, but peanuts are also abundant in minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. Therefore, besides losing weight, the peanut will make you much younger than your biological age. However, do not get mixed up between almonds and peanut as they come from different trees.

Stops gallstones

Health is wealth; problematic gallstones will surely bring trouble. No more space to weariness, for the wonder peanut can help you. Just consume at least a single ounce of peanut and the gallstone development will reduce to twenty five percent. This is proven and tested as it has been studied for two decades.

Ends hair loss

Human’s hair is considered as the “built- in adornment” of one’s head. Nobody likes hair loss, it may cause low self-esteem. If you know someone experiencing hair loss or baldness in men, share them this good news. Peanuts has high vitamin C that can assist in collagen production (it keeps hair tissues together), as well as L-Arginine that can cure male pattern hairlessness, and Omega 3 fatty acids that stimulate hair growth and supports hair follicles.

Removes toxins

As mentioned above; peanuts are highly loaded with fiber that serves as antioxidants that will literally flush out the toxins from your body. When your body is toxin-free, it will reflect to your skin (toxins are the main cause for excess oil and breakouts in the skin). With the participation of Vitamins E and C that are present in peanuts, you will have a wrinkle free and younger looking skin.

Aids in children’s crucial growth

What you eat is what you get, the same logic with the food that your child intakes. Peanut is a good support for the growth of children, for it is filled with protein and amino acids that promotes growth.

Best for pregnant women

Common struggle for pregnant women is their struggle to choose foods to intake. A woman who munches peanuts while pregnant can reduce the risks of allergies (like asthma) of their unborn child.

Supports in fighting against depression

Depression is not just a simple emotional state, it can destroy life. It is due to the absence of serotonin secretion in the brain. To finally fight this; you need the backing of peanuts that has tryptophan, which helps in releasing serotonin.

Increase remembrance

To boost your memory you should have enough supply of Niacin and Vitamin B3, and all are found in peanuts. Moreover, a reservatol (flavonoid) can support in cultivating the flow of blood to the brain up to thirty percent.

Avoids cancer

Cancer is a deadly ailment, but by consuming peanuts, your body can get a beta-sisterol (a form of phytosterol, which hinders tumor growth. And, according to research, consistent consumption of peanut can reduce the danger of cancer in the colon.

Decreases heart diseases’ risks

Heart disease has been a global problem. The Monosaturated fats and oleic acids are all good for the heart. These are highly concentrated in peanuts. So, for your heart to be healthy make sure you eat peanuts every day.

So what are you waiting for? Devour any dessert that has peanuts at any dessert place in Singapore!

These multi nutritious and delicious almonds can be eaten in various ways, and are mostly sweet in nature. Almonds can also be made into almond paste, milk and butter that can be done in your home. The smell, taste and not to mention the health benefits of almond are truly amazing.

There are different ingredients in the world of dessert, be it herbal jelly, green beans, sesame seeds, or even almond. Below is a list of different almond butter recipes that we love and you can get them at any dessert place in Singapore!

Almond butter dark chocolate cups – All made from whole natural ingredients, these small treats sprinkled with sea salt and flakes will use the almond butter instead of peanut butter. A very easy and healthy sweet with matchless taste.

Banana bread almond butter – The fragrance and the nuttiness of almond,  will definitely add a sweet twist to a typical banana bread. All you have to do is to add 1/3 cup  of almond butter (must be fresh) to aid the sweet smooth banana flavor of this dessert.

Food for the Thought Granola Bars with Almond Butter – This is absolutely a keeper dessert, besides being a sweet that can support proper function of one’s mind. This is the best option to ingest in between meals. The almond butter is mixed with bananas, almond seeds, dried fruits and rolled oats. A dessert you should never forget.

Simple Black Bean Burgers – A beautiful vegetable burger all packed with corn, black beans and much of great spices. Of course,  added with a very surprising ingredient the almond butter.

Pumpkin Almond Cake together with Almond Butter Frosting – Not an ordinary dessert making idea; but, almond butter can be a component in frosting. A great pumpkin cake can be much greater with the  almond Butter Frosting.

 Almond Butter Cookies, Non Flour – Almond butter really shines among any other elements in dessert preparation. With just few simple ingredients without the use of flour;  you can have a taste and  crisp cookies made from almonds.

Simple and Easy Almond Butter Smoothie – Do you want to make your own super delicious yet fun and easy snack or a filling Breakfast? All you have to do is to mix almond butter in a few tablespoons, banana and cinnamon.

Chocolate Almond Butter Brownies – Chocolate and Almonds have a very strong connection within each other. You cannot argue that chocolate and almond are undeniably a perfect match.

Almond Butter Square Energizers – A refresher made out from great ingredients are placed in squares. Dried cherries, flaked coconut and other ingredients, together with almond butter  can truly give a nutritious and extra delicious sweet.

Simple Almond Butter Cake – This treat can be eaten in both meal and snack. An easy to prepare dessert,  that has a sweet fragrant touch of fresh almond butter. A not so sweet cake, but is good and applicable for all types of occasion.