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Tong sui

Tong sui (糖水) is a collective term for any sweet, warm soup or custard served as a dessert at the end of a meal in Cantonese cuisine. The term literally means "sugar water" in Cantonese. These desserts are popular in Hong Kong, Macau, and parts of China, and are often served in dim sum restaurants.

Types of Tong Sui[edit]

Tong sui encompasses a wide variety of sweet soups and custards, each with its own unique ingredients and flavors. Some of the most popular types include:

Sweet Potato Soup[edit]

Sweet potato soup is a simple and comforting dessert made with sweet potatoes, ginger, and rock sugar. It is often enjoyed for its warming properties and subtle sweetness.

Black Sesame Soup[edit]

Black sesame soup is a smooth, rich dessert made from ground black sesame seeds, water, and sugar. It is known for its nutty flavor and creamy texture.

Egg Tong Sui[edit]

Egg tong sui is a custard-like dessert made with eggs, milk, and sugar. It is often flavored with vanilla or almond extract and has a silky texture.

Green Bean Soup[edit]

Green bean soup, also known as mung bean soup, is made with mung beans, sugar, and sometimes coconut milk. It is a popular choice during the summer months for its cooling properties.

Assorted Bean Sweet Soup[edit]

This dessert is a mixture of various beans such as red beans, mung beans, and black-eyed peas, cooked with sugar and sometimes flavored with pandan leaves.

Cultural Significance[edit]

Tong sui is more than just a dessert; it is a part of the Cantonese culture and is often associated with family gatherings and celebrations. It is traditionally served at the end of a meal to cleanse the palate and provide a sweet finish.

Popular Tong Sui Shops[edit]

In Hong Kong, there are many famous tong sui shops that specialize in these desserts. One such chain is Hui Lau Shan, known for its mango-based desserts and innovative takes on traditional tong sui.

Related Pages[edit]

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-'''Tong sui''' is a term used in [[Cantonese cuisine]] to describe a type of dessert soup or sweet soup. The term literally translates to "sugar water" in English. Tong sui is a staple in [[Chinese cuisine]] and is served either hot or cold, depending on the recipe and the season.
+Tong sui
-== History ==
+[[File:Sweet_patatoes_soup_in_home.jpg|thumb|right|Sweet potato soup, a popular tong sui]]
-The history of tong sui dates back to the [[Song Dynasty]] (960-1279), when it was served as a sweet ending to a meal. The dessert soup was traditionally made with simple ingredients such as red beans, lotus seeds, and rock sugar. Over time, the variety of tong sui has expanded to include a wide range of ingredients and flavors.
+'''Tong sui''' (糖水) is a collective term for any sweet, warm soup or custard served as a dessert at the end of a meal in [[Cantonese cuisine]]. The term literally means "sugar water" in [[Cantonese language|Cantonese]]. These desserts are popular in [[Hong Kong]], [[Macau]], and parts of [[China]], and are often served in [[dim sum]] restaurants.
-== Types of Tong Sui ==
+==Types of Tong Sui==
-There are many types of tong sui, each with its own unique flavor and texture. Some of the most popular types include:
+Tong sui encompasses a wide variety of sweet soups and custards, each with its own unique ingredients and flavors. Some of the most popular types include:
-* '''[[Red Bean Soup]]''': This is a classic tong sui made with red beans, sugar, and water. It is often served hot and is known for its rich, sweet flavor.
+===Sweet Potato Soup===
+[[File:Sweet_patatoes_soup_in_home.jpg|thumb|left|Sweet potato soup]]
+Sweet potato soup is a simple and comforting dessert made with sweet potatoes, [[ginger]], and [[rock sugar]]. It is often enjoyed for its warming properties and subtle sweetness.
-* '''[[Black Sesame Soup]]''': This tong sui is made by grinding black sesame seeds into a paste and then cooking it with sugar and water. It has a distinctive nutty flavor and is usually served hot.
+===Black Sesame Soup===
+[[File:BlacksesameSoup.jpg|thumb|right|Black sesame soup]]
+Black sesame soup is a smooth, rich dessert made from ground [[black sesame]] seeds, water, and sugar. It is known for its nutty flavor and creamy texture.
-* '''[[Sweet Almond Soup]]''': This is a creamy tong sui made with ground almonds, sugar, and water. It is often served cold and is known for its smooth texture and sweet, nutty flavor.
+===Egg Tong Sui===
+[[File:Eggtongsui.jpg|thumb|left|Egg tong sui]]
+Egg tong sui is a custard-like dessert made with eggs, milk, and sugar. It is often flavored with [[vanilla]] or [[almond]] extract and has a silky texture.
-== Preparation ==
+===Green Bean Soup===
+[[File:Green_bean_soup.jpg|thumb|right|Green bean soup]]
+Green bean soup, also known as mung bean soup, is made with [[mung beans]], sugar, and sometimes [[coconut milk]]. It is a popular choice during the summer months for its cooling properties.
-The preparation of tong sui involves boiling the main ingredients with water and sugar until a soup-like consistency is achieved. The cooking time can vary depending on the ingredients used. Some tong sui, like red bean soup, require a longer cooking time to soften the beans, while others, like sweet almond soup, can be prepared in less time.
+===Assorted Bean Sweet Soup===
+[[File:Chinese_tongsui_-_Assorted_bean_sweet_soup.jpg|thumb|left|Assorted bean sweet soup]]
+This dessert is a mixture of various beans such as red beans, mung beans, and black-eyed peas, cooked with sugar and sometimes flavored with [[pandan]] leaves.
-== Cultural Significance ==
+==Cultural Significance==
-Tong sui is not just a dessert in Chinese culture, but also a symbol of unity and harmony. It is often served during family gatherings and festivals, symbolizing the unity of the family. In addition, some types of tong sui are believed to have medicinal properties and are consumed for health benefits.
+Tong sui is more than just a dessert; it is a part of the [[Cantonese culture]] and is often associated with family gatherings and celebrations. It is traditionally served at the end of a meal to cleanse the palate and provide a sweet finish.
+==Popular Tong Sui Shops==
+In Hong Kong, there are many famous tong sui shops that specialize in these desserts. One such chain is [[Hui Lau Shan]], known for its mango-based desserts and innovative takes on traditional tong sui.
+==Related Pages==
+* [[Cantonese cuisine]]
+* [[Dim sum]]
+* [[Chinese desserts]]
+[[Category:Cantonese cuisine]]
 [[Category:Chinese desserts]]
-[[Category:Cantonese cuisine]]
-[[Category:Chinese soups]]
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