Description
This Cozy Red Bean & Black Sesame Milk Tea is a delightful and refreshing drink combining the nutty flavor of toasted black sesame seeds with the creamy texture of milk and the sweet, earthy taste of red beans. Perfect for a comforting sip anytime, it can be enjoyed warm or chilled for a revitalizing beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
Seeds
- 2 tablespoons Toasted Black Sesame Seeds (Toast until golden brown)
Liquid
- 2 cups Milk or plant-based alternative (Almond or oat milk recommended)
Beans & Sweetener
- 1 cup Sweetened Red Beans (Canned, rinsed, and drained)
- to taste Sweetener (Honey, agave, or sugar alternative, optional)
Instructions
- Toast sesame seeds: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and toast the black sesame seeds for 3 to 5 minutes until they are golden brown and fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Blend sesame milk: Transfer the toasted black sesame seeds and milk (or plant-based milk) into a blender. Blend on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add sweetener (optional): Taste the blended sesame milk and add sweetener of your choice, such as honey or agave, if desired. Blend again for 10 to 15 seconds to incorporate the sweetener evenly.
- Prepare the glass: Scoop the well-drained sweetened red beans into a serving glass, creating a base layer.
- Pour sesame milk: Pour the blended sesame milk over the red beans in the glass. Serve immediately for a warm drink.
- Chill for refreshing sip: For a chilled version, refrigerate the drink for 15 to 30 minutes or serve over ice to enjoy a cool and refreshing beverage.
Notes
- Use almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
- Adjust sweetness according to taste; the red beans are already sweetened, so sweetener is optional.
- Toast sesame seeds carefully to avoid burning and losing their nutty flavor.
- Serving can be warm or chilled based on preference.
- Sweetened red beans can be found canned in Asian grocery stores or homemade.
