Zenzai Sweet Red Bean Soup

Zenzai is a comforting Japanese dessert featuring sweetened red bean soup, often enjoyed during colder months. This Halal version is made with adzuki beans and served warm, perfect for a cozy treat.

Ingredients

• adzuki beans - 100 grams
• water - 500 ml
• sugar - 50 grams
• salt - a pinch
• coconut milk - 100 ml
• mochi (glutinous rice cake) - 2 pieces

Steps

1. Rinse the adzuki beans under cold water and soak them in water for 4 hours or overnight.
2. Drain the soaked beans and place them in a pot with 500 ml of fresh water.
3. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
4. Add the sugar and a pinch of salt to the pot, stir well, and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes until the sugar is dissolved and the soup thickens slightly.
5. In a separate pot, heat the coconut milk until warm, then remove from heat.
6. Prepare the mochi by cutting it into small pieces or heating it in the microwave for a few seconds until soft.
7. To serve, ladle the sweet red bean soup into bowls, top with the warm coconut milk, and add the mochi pieces.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 4 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber, which aids digestion.
• Contains antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation.

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