Description
Cozy Red Bean & Black Sesame Milk Tea is a refreshing and nutritious beverage that combines the nutty flavor of toasted black sesame seeds with creamy milk and sweetened red beans. This easy-to-make drink can be enjoyed warm or chilled, perfect for a soothing treat any time of the day.
Ingredients
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For the Sesame Milk
- 2 tablespoons Toasted Black Sesame Seeds
- 2 cups Milk or plant-based alternative (Almond or oat milk recommended)
- Sweetener to taste (Honey, agave, or sugar alternative, optional)
For the Red Beans
- 1 cup Sweetened Red Beans (Canned, rinsed, and drained)
Instructions
- Toast Sesame Seeds: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and toast the black sesame seeds for 3–5 minutes until they are golden brown and aromatic. This step enhances their nutty flavor.
- Blend Sesame Milk: Add the toasted black sesame seeds and milk to a blender. Blend on high speed for 1–2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Sweeten the Milk: Taste the blended sesame milk and add your preferred sweetener if desired. Blend again briefly for 10–15 seconds to combine.
- Prepare the Red Beans: In serving glasses, scoop in the sweetened red beans making sure they are well-drained to avoid excess liquid in the drink.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the prepared sesame milk over the red beans. Serve immediately for a cozy warm drink or proceed to chill.
- Optional Chilling: For a refreshing cold version, chill the drink in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes or serve immediately over ice cubes.
Notes
- Toast sesame seeds carefully to avoid burning for best flavor.
- Use almond or oat milk for a plant-based option that complements the nutty taste.
- Sweetener is optional and can be adjusted based on your preference.
- Ensure red beans are well-drained to maintain the perfect drink consistency.
- Serving the drink chilled makes it a refreshing summer beverage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Asian
