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Chinese Black Bean Soup

Chinese Black Bean Soup 黑豆汤

May 17, 2009

Black bean soup is one of my favourite Chinese soups. Black beans are super nourishing, they have a deep “meaty” taste akin to mushrooms, and are packed with antioxidants. My mum used to cook this soup quite often when I was young so this is comfort food for me. It never fails to perk me up when I am feeling tired.

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Tau Suan (Split green bean soup)

Tau Suan (Split Green Bean Soup)

October 13, 2008

Tau Suan is a popular Chinese dessert but those who are not residing in Asia may not be familiar with it. I’m not sure if my translation is off, but I roughly translate it as ’split green bean soup’.

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Green Bean Soup

Green Bean Soup

May 21, 2008

This is an easy Chinese soup dessert that is cooling and sweet, so it is suitable for the HOT-rible weather in Singapore. Green beans (or some call ‘mung beans’) are considered by Chinese as a ‘cooling’ food, and some believe it is a good alternative home remedy for acne.

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