Peanut Sweet Soup (花生酪) Recipe Using Crystal Rock Sugar

A Classic Hong Kong Dessert for Autumn and Winter

Peanut Sweet Soup, also known as 花生酪, is a timeless Hong Kong–style dessert valued for its smooth texture, gentle sweetness, and comforting warmth. Traditionally enjoyed during cooler months, this dessert highlights the natural aroma of peanuts while relying on the correct type of sugar to achieve balance and clarity of flavour.

In this recipe, we use Ship Brand Crystal Rock Sugar to enhance sweetness without overpowering the peanuts, resulting in a refined and clean finish that feels both nostalgic and modern.

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Why Crystal Rock Sugar Matters in Peanut Sweet Soup

Unlike regular white sugar, crystal rock sugar dissolves slowly and evenly, delivering a clean sweetness that does not mask nutty flavours. This makes it especially suitable for traditional Chinese desserts such as sweet soups, herbal teas, and nourishing drinks.

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Using the correct sugar is not a minor detail. It directly affects:

• Mouthfeel and smoothness

• Flavor clarity

• Overall drinkability, especially when served warm

Ingredients for Peanut Sweet Soup (花生酪)

• Peanuts

• Glutinous rice

• Crystal Rock Sugar (Ship Brand)

• Water

• Dried osmanthus (optional, for aroma)

How to Make Peanut Sweet Soup

1. Soak the peanuts and glutinous rice for several hours until fully softened. This ensures a smoother texture when blended.

2. Remove peanut skins after soaking to reduce bitterness and improve color.

3. Blend peanuts and glutinous rice with water until an acceptable, uniform slurry forms.

4. Strain the mixture to remove coarse particles, creating a silky base.

5. Simmer gently over low heat, stirring continuously to prevent sticking.

6. Add Ship Brand Crystal Rock Sugar and continue stirring until fully dissolved and the soup reaches a thick, coating consistency.

7. Finish with a light sprinkle of osmanthus if desired.

The result should be a creamy, spoon-coating soup that remains stable even after cooling.

Taste Profile and Serving Notes

Peanut Sweet Soup should be:

• Smooth and velvety

• Nutty but not heavy

• Sweet yet restrained

Crystal rock sugar plays a critical role here. Its gentle sweetness supports the peanut aroma rather than competing with it, making the dessert suitable for both daily enjoyment and family gatherings.

Serve warm for maximum comfort, or slightly cooled for a lighter texture.

A Traditional Dessert Made Modern

By pairing a classic recipe with Ship Brand Crystal Rock Sugar, this Peanut Sweet Soup stays true to tradition while meeting modern expectations for balance and refinement.

If you regularly prepare:

• Sweet soups

• Herbal teas

• Warm nourishing drinks

Rock sugar is a pantry essential worth upgrading.

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