A Sweet Treat for the Weekend

How bout ending a week with some sweet treat?  Serve hot or cold, this Red Bean Longan Sago 'tong sui' is equally delicious and is a perfect dessert to relax for a weekend, after a long week of activities.  The best part of all, it's so simple to prepare!

Ingredients:

• 2700ml water
• 1 1/4 cup red  beans
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup longans
• 1/4 cup Tapioca Pearl (Sago - 西米露)

Steps:

1. Wash red beans, drains & put aside
2. Soak the Tapioca Pearl with clean water in a bowl
3. Add the red bean in a pot of water & bring the water to boil
4. Reduce the heat to medium low flame after 15mins and simmer for 2hrs.  Cover the lid during the simmer process, stirring occasionally
5. Add the Longan after 1.5hrs and return boil under medium high heat for another 20mins  
6. Add in sugar and continue to boil till the sugar dissolved, about 10mins
7. Add in the Tapioca Pearl and continue boil for another 15-20mins
8. Ladle into bowls and serve hot/warm.  To serve cold, allow it to cool in the pot, then keep it in the fridge till serving time

Notes:

• Soak the red beans with the water before putting into boiling water or increase the cooking time if prefer a more soften red beans.
• Water can be added during the cooking process according to personal preference on the ratio between the red beans and the water.