Pinghai Desserts

Pinghai Desserts

　　Pinghai Desserts

　　Tofu pudding, glutinous rice porridge, and sesame paste. The tofu pudding is renowned for its aroma, tenderness, and smooth texture; the glutinous rice porridge is silky, thick, and pleasantly fragrant; the sesame paste is rich and velvety.

　　Tofu Pudding

　　Tofu pudding is a traditional Chinese snack known for its aroma, tenderness, and smoothness. It is highly nutritious and often referred to as "vegetable meat." It is more digestible than soy milk, with about 95% protein digestibility—higher than other soy products. In addition to high-quality soy protein, tofu pudding is also rich in calcium, which helps prevent osteoporosis and maintain strong bones. Regular consumption can strengthen the spleen and stomach, aid digestion, and nourish the lungs. This dessert also has anti-nausea properties, making it suitable for pregnant women experiencing morning sickness.

　　Glutinous Rice Porridge

　　The glutinous rice is sorted to remove impurities and rinsed clean. Place the pot on the stove, bring water to a boil, add the glutinous rice, stir well, and bring to a boil again. Simmer for about 5 minutes over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 40–50 minutes until the rice is soft and the porridge is thick. Serve when ready. Characteristics: silky, thick, and pleasantly fragrant.

　　Sesame Paste

　　Soak the rice in water for about 1 hour. Place black sesame seeds on a plate, sift out impurities, rinse clean, then spread them on kitchen paper to dry. Transfer to a glass baking tray and heat at high temperature for 2 minutes. Mix the sesame seeds and heat for another 2 minutes at high temperature, then let cool. In an electric blender, combine the rice, sesame seeds, and 4 cups of water, and blend on high speed for 5 minutes. Pour the sesame-rice mixture into a cloth bag to strain out the solids, allowing the liquid to flow into a 2-liter deep pot. Add sugar and mix well. Place the entire pot of sesame-rice mixture in the center of a turntable without covering, and heat on high for 10

　　minutes, stirring once halfway through. Serve hot.