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Green Snow (Green Tea Syrup & Sweet Beans On Ice)

Green Snow (Green Tea Syrup & Sweet Beans On Ice) is a desserts recipe made with Adzuki Beans and Sugar. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup
• 5 tbsp
• 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Put the beans and 3 cups water in a small pot.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Cover, turn heat to low and cook for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Turn off the flame.

5. 5

   Let the pot sit, covered, for 1 hour.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil again.

7. 7

   Cover, turn heat to low and simmer 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Add the 5 tablespoons sugar and simmer vigorously, uncovered, for another 10 to 12 minutes.

9. 9

   Cool the beans in their liquid and then drain.

10. 10

    Combine the 1/2 cup sugar with 1/2 cup water in a small pot and bring to a boil.

11. 11

    Turn heat to VERY low and simmer 3 to 4 minutes.

12. 12

    Cool.

13. 13

    Mix in the tea. (Taste as you go; add more or less tea, as you like.)

14. 14

    Divide syrup over the ice.

15. 15

    Divide beans into four portions and scatter them over the top.