Black sesame paste dessert

What the tradition says

The tradition holds that this is 補鈣、補血、烏髮、上奶, that it supplies calcium, supplements blood, darkens the hair and brings milk. Black sesame is on the standard 發奶 list.

Ingredientsserves 2

Method

1. Toast the black sesame and grind it fine with soaked rice and water.
2. Strain, then cook out over low heat with sugar until it thickens.
3. Serve warm.

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