red bean and coix rice soup

How to Make Red Bean and Coix Seed Soup: A Comprehensive Guide

Red bean and coix seed soup is a nourishing, traditional Asian delicacy loved for its health benefits and comforting flavor. Here’s a detailed guide to preparing it.

Ingredients:

- 100g red beans (soaked for 4 hours)

- 50g coix seeds (soaked for 2 hours)

- 30g rock sugar (or to taste)

- 1.5L water

- Optional: A few dried goji berries or pandan leaves for extra flavor.

Steps:

1. Prep the Ingredients: Rinse soaked red beans and coix seeds until water runs clear. Soaking reduces cooking time and enhances texture.

2. Cook the Base: In a pot, add beans, coix seeds, and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 1.5–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender.

3. Sweeten: Stir in rock sugar (and goji berries if using). Simmer for 10 more minutes until sugar dissolves.

4. Serve: Cool slightly and enjoy warm. For a richer texture, blend half the soup before adding sugar.

Tips:

- For quicker results, use a pressure cooker (30 minutes on high pressure).

- Avoid adding salt, as it may harden the beans.

- This soup is cooling, making it ideal for summer or after workouts.

Enjoy this simple, wholesome treat that balances sweetness and earthy flavors!

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