Sweet Potato Soup Dessert Recipe | Singapore & Hong Kong Style Sweet Potato Soup

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is more affordable.

rock sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while granulated sugar is more cost-effective.

Peel and dice sweet potatoes into small cubes.

Peel and slice ginger into thin pieces.

Bring water to a boil in a large pot.

Add sweet potatoes and ginger to the boiling water.

Cook until sweet potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Stir in rock sugar until dissolved.

Add pandan leaves for fragrance and simmer for 5 minutes.

Remove pandan leaves and add coconut milk.

Season with a pinch of salt and stir well.

If desired, mix cornstarch with water and add to thicken the soup.

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Serve warm or chilled, garnished with a drizzle of coconut milk.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

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