Barley Beancurd Ginkgo Dessert (TongSui)
Barley Beancurd Ginkgo Dessert, or "TongSui" is a traditional Chinese dessert that combines a delightful blend of flavors, textures, and health benefits. It is a sweet, creamy, and soothing dessert often enjoyed as a comfort food or a special treat.
Begin by preparing the ginkgo nuts. Place the ginkgo nuts in the simmering basket and cook for 10 min | 100°C | Speed 2. Once cooked, transfer the nuts to the Thermomix® mixing bowl and peel for 8 sec | ⤺ Speed 5. Remove and set aside. *skip this step if you using ready peeled ginkgo.
Clean the Thermomix® mixing bowl, add the water, barley, pandan leaves, and beancurd sheets. Cook for 40 min | 100°C | ⤺ speed spoon. To prevent splashing, place the Varoma on top of the mixing bowl.
After cooking, remove and discard the pandan leaves. Then, add the prepared ginkgo nuts and lump sugar to the mixture. Cook for an additional 10 min | 100°C | ⤺ Speed spoon.
Ingredients
Directions
Begin by preparing the ginkgo nuts. Place the ginkgo nuts in the simmering basket and cook for 10 min | 100°C | Speed 2. Once cooked, transfer the nuts to the Thermomix® mixing bowl and peel for 8 sec | ⤺ Speed 5. Remove and set aside. *skip this step if you using ready peeled ginkgo.
Clean the Thermomix® mixing bowl, add the water, barley, pandan leaves, and beancurd sheets. Cook for 40 min | 100°C | ⤺ speed spoon. To prevent splashing, place the Varoma on top of the mixing bowl.
After cooking, remove and discard the pandan leaves. Then, add the prepared ginkgo nuts and lump sugar to the mixture. Cook for an additional 10 min | 100°C | ⤺ Speed spoon.
