Sweet Potato Dessert Soup (蕃薯糖水）

Soup, is part of most Chinese diet, be it a savory soup that served together with lunch/dinner, or a sweet soup served for dessert.  Sweet soup is another alternative of nourishment to many Chinese. 

I tried to prepare a sweet soup/dessert every alternate week for my family and i usually prepare it on Friday, a great treat for the weekend.  This easy to prepare Sweet Potato Dessert Soup is one of which that i prepared.

Ingredients:

• 2500ml water
• 2 sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into cubes)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/8 cup Tapioca Pearl (Sago - 西米露)

Steps:

1. Soak the Tapioca Pearl with clean water in a bowl
2. Bring the water to boil in a pot
3. Add the sweet potatoes and continue boiling for 15mins
4. Reduce the heat to medium low after 15mins and simmer for 1.5 hrs.  Cover the lid during the simmer process, stirring occasionally
5. Add in sugar, stir and cook till the sugar dissolved
6. Add in the Tapioca Pearl and continue cook for another 15-20mins
7. 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:

• Water can be added during the cooking process according to personal preference on the ratio between the sweet potato and the water.