A delicious, refreshing and nutritious sweet soup
black sesame sweet soup
Hoi An City attracts tourists relying on its ancient houses, lanterns and various specialties. Besides the local foods,
there are many foods that were imported many years ago. Chè mè đen
(black sesame sweet soup) is very popular for local residents and
tourists alike.
black sesame sweet soup
Chè mè đen, also known as chí mà phù, was imported to Hoi An from
Fujian Province in China when Chinese traders came to this city long
time ago. The sweet soup has various ingredients such as black sesame,
coconut, rice flour, sugar, sinh a (Radix Rehmanniae) and thc a
(Rehmannia glutinosa). So, it is not only considered a delicious
dessert, but also a good medicine.
black sesame sweet soup
Chè mè đen is cooked in a metal pot and is usually sold by hawkers. This sweet soup is the tastiest when it is served hot.
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