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.

Toxic is everywhere, it might sound surprising to your ears. However, red beans are considered as one of the best antioxidants worldwide. Apples, blueberries, pecans and others may also be heard as a source of antioxidants, yet the red beans are most practical.

Other than the health benefits of herbal jelly and sesame seeds, study found out that small red beads have high value of antioxidants that other so called “super foods” (like wild blueberries). Besides more affordable, a half cup of red beans has much more antioxidant than a whole cup of blueberries. Singapore, being a multi-racial country has some of the best desserts that you would not want to miss out!

Other red beans

You have three choices for red beans.

• First, the small red bean which is also termed as red Mexican beans. These beans contain the highest amount of antioxidants.
• Second, the red kidney beans. This kind of beans are like other beans that are high in fiber, iron and protein and most familiar to the crowd. Although may not often consumed.
• Third, the adzuki beans are common in Asia and is used as main ingredient for red bean paste. The adzuki beans are rich in other minerals like iron, potassium, zinc and magnesium.

Today, these beans can be bought in typical supermarkets, but easily bought in oriental stores.

Other healthy welfare from red beans

Red beans are proven to reduce the level of cholesterol, since it has a soluble fiber. Eating red beans will surely give you a heavy and satisfying feeling due to its low calorie content. Which makes it an absolute favourite for red beans to be a part of Chinese desserts.

 Get to know better with adzuki beans

Adzuki Beans have numerous health benefits including the following: reduce blood pressure, help with weight loss, improve digestion, strengthen bones, give energy, decrease birth defects among infants, avoid and cope diabetes, support the  repair and growth of body cells and of course, cleanse the body by detoxification. The nutrients found in these beans are dietary fibers, carbohydrates, proteins and calories. Adzuki beans have the vitamins like Folate, Thiamin, Vit. B6 and Pantothenic acid. And lastly, the mineral components found in these beans are manganese, copper, phosphorous and potassium.

These beans are mostly located in East Asia and in widespread in China, Japan, Korea and the rest of some Asian countries. These types of beans have a lot of uses, even more than you can imagine. This can be applied in tasty dishes, sushi, waffles, bread, biscuits and even ice cream. Adzuki bean is also known as a refined ingredient for desserts like candy, cakes and especially the red bean paste.

The conclusion:

Discover it yourself,  the healthy attributes of red beans. They’re satisfying, economical and overloaded with antioxidants.

Bone strength: If you want to prevent osteoporosis and delay the onset of “old age”, adding minerals like zinc, copper, and magnesium to your diet can seriously boost your bone strength and prevent bone demineralization. Adzuki beans also contain these important minerals to keep you feeling young!

A final word of warning: Red bean paste is often an acquired taste, and many people are disgusted by the smell. However, other people find it to be very pleasant. If you are the former, try a different bean, but if you’re the latter, then enjoy! Adzuki beans are not known as an allergenic food.

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!