Volume V
Sweets & Dessert Soups
In China, Korea and Southeast Asia, many desserts are warm, sweet soups (tong sui, 'sugar water') made from beans, grains, seeds and fruit — remarkably close to Ayurvedic payasam and kheer. They are served warm, in small bowls, often as nourishing tonics.
| No. | Recipe | Region | Best season | kcal | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.01 | Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang) | Thai | Pitta season (summer) | 365 | 5.2 |
| 10.02 | Red Bean Soup with Dried Tangerine Peel (Hong Dou Tang Shui) | Chinese | Vata season (autumn – early winter), Kapha season (late winter – spring) | 147 | 2.2 |
| 10.03 | Black Sesame Tang Yuan in Ginger Syrup | Chinese | Vata season (autumn – early winter) | 264 | 4.1 |
| 10.04 | Sweet Potato in Ginger Syrup (Fan Shu Tang) | Chinese | Vata season (autumn – early winter) | 144 | 2 |
| 10.05 | Mung Bean Dessert Soup with Pandan (Lü Dou Tang) | Chinese | Pitta season (summer) | 134 | 6 |
| 10.06 | Pumpkin–Coconut Agar Custard | Thai | Vata season (autumn – early winter) | 109 | 1.3 |
| 10.07 | Tibetan Sweet Butter Rice (Dresil) | Himalayan | Vata season (autumn – early winter) | 275 | 4.5 |
- Vol V · 10.01
Sweets & Dessert Soups
Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang)
Inspired by Khao niao mamuang
EasternThaiPitta season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
365 kcal5.2 g proteinSoft, stickyView recipe → - Vol V · 10.02
Sweets & Dessert Soups
Red Bean Soup with Dried Tangerine Peel (Hong Dou Tang Shui)
Inspired by Cantonese tong sui
EasternChineseVata seasonKapha season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
147 kcal2.2 g proteinThick, softView recipe → - Vol V · 10.03
Sweets & Dessert Soups
Black Sesame Tang Yuan in Ginger Syrup
Inspired by Tang yuan (Lantern Festival & Dongzhi)
EasternChineseVata season- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
264 kcal4.1 g proteinSoft, chewyView recipe → - Vol V · 10.04
Sweets & Dessert Soups
Sweet Potato in Ginger Syrup (Fan Shu Tang)
Inspired by Ginger sweet-potato dessert soup
EasternChineseVata season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
144 kcal2 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 10.05
Sweets & Dessert Soups
Mung Bean Dessert Soup with Pandan (Lü Dou Tang)
Inspired by Lü dou tang / bubur kacang hijau
EasternChinesePitta season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
134 kcal6 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 10.06
Sweets & Dessert Soups
Pumpkin–Coconut Agar Custard
Inspired by Sangkhaya fak thong (egg-free)
EasternThaiVata season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
109 kcal1.3 g proteinSoft-setView recipe → - Vol V · 10.07
Sweets & Dessert Soups
Tibetan Sweet Butter Rice (Dresil)
Inspired by Dresil — Losar (Tibetan New Year)
EasternHimalayanVata season- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
275 kcal4.5 g proteinSoftView recipe →