{"id":"recipe_ebd08f4f9a","slug":"black-sesame-soup-heizhimahu","title":"Black Sesame Soup (Heizhimahu)","description":"A classic, nutty, and comforting Cantonese dessert soup made from roasted black sesame seeds and glutinous rice. It is silky smooth, rich in antioxidants, and perfectly sweet.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":35,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"150g black sesame seeds","name":"Black sesame seeds","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"raw or toasted","notes":"Ensure they are fresh to avoid bitterness","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"50g glutinous rice","name":"Glutinous Rice","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"soaked","notes":"Also known as sticky rice","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1000ml water","name":"Water","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":"4 1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"80g rock sugar","name":"Rock sugar","quantity":80,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"rock","notes":"yellow rock sugar preferred","group":"Sweetener","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 pinch of salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"To balance the sweetness","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Rinse the glutinous rice and soak it in water for at least 1 hour (or overnight) to soften.","group":"Preparation","title":"Rinse the glutinous rice","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"If using raw black sesame seeds, toast them in a dry pan over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them as they will become bitter.","group":"Preparation","title":"If using raw black sesame seeds","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Drain the rice. Place the toasted sesame seeds, soaked rice, and 1000ml (4 1/4 cups) of water into a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth.","group":"Processing","title":"Drain the rice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Processing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pot to remove any remaining gritty particles for a silky texture.","group":"Processing","title":"Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Processing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the rock sugar and a pinch of salt to the pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent the bottom from sticking or burning.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the rock sugar and a pinch of salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Once the mixture starts to simmer and thickens to your desired consistency (usually about 10 minutes), remove from heat and serve hot.","group":"Cooking","title":"Remove from heat","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"For the smoothest texture, ensure you use a high-speed blender and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. Using rock sugar provides a cleaner, more mellow sweetness compared to granulated sugar.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Cantonese","Chinese"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["High-speed blender","Fine-mesh sieve","Saucepan","Wooden spoon"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_sodium"],"allergens":["sesame"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Approximately 250ml per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Can be made ahead and reheated. The mixture will thicken significantly as it cools."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 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