A Sesame Dessert You Can Drink! Exploring Hong Kong’s Creamy and Chewy Zhi Ma Hu
Sesame Paste Dessert (Zhi Ma Hu) + Topped with 3 Glutinous Rice Balls
Hong KongKai Kai Dessert
- Food Travel Log
- In Hong Kong, try the classic Cantonese dessert Black Sesame Soup (Zhi Ma Hu)!
The sesame-infused soup is warm, mildly sweet, and silky smooth, perfect for sipping. The glutinous rice balls are delightfully chewy, and their sweet sesame paste filling adds a crunchy surprise as it slides down your throat.
This dessert is practically a drink!
I gulped down the soup. I gulped down the rice balls. And then, choking ensued. Gurgle, gurgle... - Taste Rating
- Price
- 36 Hong Kong Dollar
- Meal Date
- 9/19/2024
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Zhima Hu (Sesame Paste Dessert) is a traditional dessert in China that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is particularly nutritious, rich in Vitamin E, calcium, and iron. Sesame is also considered a lucky ingredient in China, symbolizing health, longevity, and prosperity. The preparation involves carefully washing the sesame seeds, roasting them, grinding them into a paste, and then simmering with sugar and water until it reaches a smooth, soup-like consistency. The addition of glutinous rice dumplings not only enhances the rich flavor with a chewy texture but also, the sweetness in the sesame paste serves as an accent that makes the dish irresistibly addictive once tasted. The zhima hu the author experienced was as sweet and smooth as if it captured a moment of tranquility forever. However, consuming it by "gulping it down" is risky, and therefore, it is recommended to savor it elegantly with a spoon next time. Of course, make sure to chew the glutinous rice dumplings thoroughly. It seems the author's passion for food got the better of them, and they apparently confused ramen with dessert. We look forward to the next blog where we hope to learn more about enjoying meals safely!
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