CHINESE SWEET PEANUT SOUP (FA SUNG WOO )

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Another sweet soup made of legumes that is traditionally served as a snack in China.This soup is considered nutritious,but very rich and so should not be eaten to excess.From The Wisdom Of The Chinese Kitchen by Grace Young.

Provided by strangelittlebeast

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 cup raw peanuts, skinned
1/2 cup sugar
6 cups cold water
1/2 cup rice flour (not glutinous rice flour)

Steps:

  • Heat a wok over high heat until hot but not smoking.Add peanuts and stir for 30 seconds;reduce heat to medium and continue roasting for 3-5 minutes ,stirring frequently,until golden.Remove from heat to cool.
  • Gring the peanuts in a food processor until the consistency of peanut butter.Add the sugar and process again.
  • Mix the rice flour and 1 cup of cold water,whisking until smooth.Add the peanuts and 1 cup of water and whisk again.Add the remaining water and bring to a boil stirring constantly until the soup thickens.
  • Serve hot,1 cup per person.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.2, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 10.6, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 17.4, Protein 5.5

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