Hong Kong Walnut Sweet Soup Food

HONG KONG WALNUT SWEET SOUP

Steps:

• Soak rice in water for an hour, then drain. Place rice and walnuts into a blender with 1 1/4 cup of milk and blend until smooth. Pour the walnut mixture into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Slowly stir in the remaining 3 cups of milk, adding more milk if the soup becomes too thick. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk.

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.

HONG KONG WALNUT SWEET SOUP

Steps:

• Soak rice in water for an hour, then drain. Place rice and walnuts into a blender with 1 1/4 cup of milk and blend until smooth. Pour the walnut mixture into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Slowly stir in the remaining 3 cups of milk, adding more milk if the soup becomes too thick. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk.

WALNUT SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven at 350°F. In a large saucepan, bring 1 quart water to a boil over high heat. Add the walnuts and boil, uncovered, 1 minute. Drain well. Spread the walnuts on a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden and fragrant. Cool on a rack.
• Place the cooled walnuts in a food processor or blender with 1/2 cup cold water, and process until almost a smooth paste, scraping down sides of work bowl. Add 1/2 cup cold water and process until almost smooth.
• In a 2-quart saucepan, whisk the rice flour and 1 cup water until smooth. Whisk in the walnut puree and 2 1/2 cups cold water. Heat over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Cut the brown candy into smaller pieces. Add the brown candy, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes, whisking occasionally. The soup should be the consistency of a light cream soup. If mixture is too thick, whisk in up to 1/2 cup more water. Serve piping hot (no more than 1 1/2 cups per person.)

CREAM OF WALNUT SOUP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until pureed. Strain., In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Gradually stir in pureed mixture. Add cream; heat through (do not boil). Garnish with parsley.