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!
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