Best Easy Hasma Sweet Soup Recipe

Rich hasma sweet soup is a traditional Chinese wellness dessert with collagen-boosting properties. A family recipe with sweet, nourishing ingredients.

Cook 105 min Difficulty NORMAL 135 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • dried hasma 1 oz
  • dried lotus seeds 1 oz
  • dried red dates 6 pieces
  • dried longan 2 tbsp
  • water 4 cups
Seasonings/Sauce
  • rock sugar 3 tbsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 24 g 71%
Protein 6 g 18%
Fat 2 g 11%
Serving size 180g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Soak the dried hasma in cold water for 8 hours or overnight to fully rehydrate, then rinse thoroughly and remove impurities.

  2. 2

    Soak the lotus seeds in warm water for 2 hours, discard any green centers, and set aside.

  3. 3

    In a small pot, add hasma, lotus seeds, red dates, and dried longan with 4 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 60–80 minutes until the hasma becomes gelatinous and the lotus seeds turn tender.

  5. 5

    Add rock sugar and stir well. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, adjusting sweetness to taste. Serve soup warm or chilled.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
Dried hasma is the defining ingredient of this sweet soup. When simmered, hasma becomes soft and gelatinous, contributing unique texture and collagen content that distinguishes this classic Chinese dessert.
Q. How do I avoid overcooking or tough lotus seeds in Hasma Sweet Soup?
Soak the lotus seeds well before cooking, remove any green cores for tenderness, and simmer gently over low heat. This prevents the seeds from becoming tough and ensures that both hasma and lotus seeds maintain their delicate, smooth texture.
Q. What makes achieving the right texture important in this recipe?
The goal is a silky, slightly gelatinous consistency from the hasma with tender, but intact lotus seeds. Overcooking can make the soup mushy, while undercooking leaves the hasma chewy. Careful attention to soaking and low simmering is essential.
Q. How many calories and how much protein are in each serving?
Each serving provides about 135 kcal, with 6g of protein. The protein-to-carb ratio is moderate, making it a nourishing yet not overly heavy dessert option.
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