Cheng Tng (清汤)

rock sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with fewer calories.

lotus seeds

🥗Healthier: canned chickpeas

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Chickpeas provide protein and are more accessible.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sago pearls

🥗Healthier: tapioca pearls

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Tapioca is easier to find and similar in texture.

Boil 1.8L of water in a large pot.

Add brown sugar and rock sugar, stirring until dissolved.

Add white fungus, lotus seeds, ginko nuts, red dates, and orange peel, and simmer for a while until ingredients are tender.

Stir in pandan essence before serving.

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