Black Sesame Soup

Black Sesame Soup is a popular East Asian dessert rich in calcium and iron. It has a unique nutty and sweet flavor.

Ingredients - Serves 4

Toast the black sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until they start to pop.
Soak the rice in water for about 2 hours, then drain.
Combine the toasted sesame seeds and soaked rice in a blender. Add 1 cup of water and blend until smooth.
Pour the mixture into a pot and add the remaining water and sugar.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the soup thickens.
Serve the soup warm or chilled, according to preference.