Chinese Sweet Peanut Soup Fa Sung Woo Recipes

CHINESE SWEET PEANUT SOUP (FA SUNG WOO )

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.

SWEET PEANUT SOUP

Steps:

• Soak peanut in water for 6- 8 hours.
• Bring water to a boil.
• Cook peanut over low heat until soften.
• Stir occasionally.
• Or use slow cooker/pressure cooker to reduce cooking time.
• Add more water if needed.
• Add Sugar.
• Degree of sweetness is your personal preference.
• Serve hot or cold.

CHINESE SWEET WALNUT SOUP (HUP TUL WOO)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Meanwhile bring 1 quart of water to boil over high heat.Add the walnuts and boil for i minute.This helps leach out any bitter flavors from the tannins naturally present in the skin.
• Drain the walnuts very well,discarding water,and allow to air dry about 5 minutes.Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and bake 15-20 minutes or until golden.Remove from the oven and cool.
• In a food processor ,grind the walnuts with 1/2 cup cold water.Add another 1/2 cup of water and blend until almost smooth.
• Whisk together the rice flour with 1 cup water until smooth.Add another 2 1/2 cups of water and the walnut puree.Bring to a boil over medium high heat,whisking constantly so no lumps form.
• Cut the sugar into chunks or crush with a hammer and add to the. soup.Reduce the heat to low and simmer,stirring occasionally ,until all the sugar has dissolved,about 10 minutes.
• If the soup is very thick you may add an additional 1/2 cup water.
• Serve hot,1 1/2 cup per person.