Chinese Desserts, Cakes and Confectionery Recipes - Sweet Peanut Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 cups water

• 10ml/2 tbsp baking soda

• 225g/8oz peanuts

• 225g/8oz/1 cup brown sugar

---

Method:

1. Heat the water to lukewarm then stir tin the baking soda. Add the peanuts and bring to the boil.

2. Cover and simmer for about  1 1/2 hours until soft.

3. Add the sugar and simmer gently, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved. Serve hot in small bowls.