Taiwanese Sweet Peanut Soup (Tong Sui)
Taiwanese sweet peanut soup or wedang kacang is a sweet, creamy, and comforting dessert made with three ingredients. It's so easy, and you can make this on a stove, slow cooker, or Instant Pot. This sweet peanut soup makes a good dessert for a big group or special celebration.
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Ingredients
- 300 grams peanuts shelled and skin removed
- 8 cups water
- 5 tablespoons rock sugar to taste
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse the peanuts in several changes of water and drain off the water
Stovetop
- Soak the peanut in water for at least 6 hours or overnight
- Add peanuts and water to a large pot, bring to a boil, and lower the heat to simmer. Cover the lid and cook for about 1 hour or until the peanuts can be easily mashed between two fingers but not mushy.
- Add sugar and salt and cook until sugar dissolves.
Slow Cooker
- Soak the peanut in water for at least 6 hours or overnight
- Add peanuts and water to a slow cooker and cook for 8 hours at low heat. Then add sugar and salt, and adjust the taste.
Instant Pot
- Transfer the peanuts and water into the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 40 minutes. Do a natural release. Turn on saute and add sugar and salt; then cook until sugar melts.