Pregnancy is strange,it makes me craves for food I hardly touched in the past.This dessert of gingko nuts,barley and beancurd sheets has been a staple favourite of mine ever since I got pregnant,so much so that I must have it every week.I liked my dessert not too sweet and I only use fresh gingko nuts as canned or preserved ones normally comes with an unpleasant taste.Needless to say,my lao gong had to do the pounding for me while I peeled off the skin.Hehe..
The best part,this dessert does contain some health benefits,for instance,
Barley-the type illustrated here is the china barley,which is bigger and not too cooling compared to Holland barley.Barley is a good source of fibre,lower cholesterol and B-vitamins.
Gingko nuts-According to TCM,this helps to improve memory,however,long term consumption is recommended.Me?,I only like the taste.hehe...
Beancurd Sticks-Comes available in two types,this is the one meant for dessert,simply soaked in water for awhile and simmer in pot.Rich in calcium and protein.
Conclusion-No harm consuming this dessert,especially in hot weather.Mmm...
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