Chinese Sweet Red Bean Dessert Soup

Prep Time: 10m | Cook Time: 2h | Servings: 10

Ingredients

• Soup
• 2 cups red adzuki beans (soaked in cold water for 2 hours, or overnight)
• 14 cups water
• 5 cups sugar (coconut sugar works too – add less if you prefer it less sweet)
• Topping Options
• Coconut cream (Kara brand is the best)
• Fried Chinese bread sticks (You Tiao/You Char Kway) – available at Chinese grocery stores
• Soy milk

Instructions

1. Prepare the Beans: Drain the soaked adzuki beans and place them into a large pot with water.
2. Cook the Beans: Bring the pot to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let the beans simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent the beans from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
3. Sweeten the Soup: Once the beans are soft, add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Avoid adding the sugar earlier to prevent the beans from burning.
4. Prepare the Toppings: In a separate bowl, whisk together a small amount of coconut cream and soy milk to create a creamy topping.
5. Serve: Serve the red bean soup hot, topped with a drizzle of the coconut cream mixture and crispy fried bread sticks