hung4 dau2 saa1紅豆沙红豆沙
Jyutpinghung4 dau2 saa1
Yalehùhng dáu sā
Definition
Red bean sweet soup; a traditional dessert made of red beans, sugar, dried tangerine peel, and lotus seeds.
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How it's used
This is a quintessential Cantonese dessert often served at the end of traditional banquets. While it is technically a soup, it is categorized as a tong sui, which refers to a wide range of sweet, warm, or cold dessert soups. The addition of aged dried tangerine peel, known as chan pei, is considered the hallmark of a high quality version, providing a distinct citrus aroma that balances the sweetness.
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After dinner, I want to go to the dessert shop to have a bowl of red bean soup.
Do you like the red bean soup with dried tangerine peel, or the one with lotus seeds added?
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Common phrases
red bean soup with dried tangerine peel
red bean soup with lotus seeds
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