Ai Dou pastry

2. Ai Bean Cake

Cooling in the Summer, Nourishing for the Spleen

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of bean paste (green or red beans), 3 tablespoons of white sugar
• 20 grams of mugwort or 5 grams of mugwort powder
• 50 grams of butter

Instructions:

1. Soak red or green beans for 2 hours.
2. Boil mugwort or mugwort powder in a pot until it blooms and softens.
3. After melting white sugar, mash it with a spatula or use a soy milk machine to make bean paste. Mix in the butter.
4. Shape the mixture into balls or use a mold to create various shapes.

Therapeutic Benefits:

This dish, with its cool and refreshing green beans and the cold-dispelling properties of mugwort, is not only appetizing but also beneficial for the spleen. The subtle sweetness and delightful aroma of mugwort and bean paste make this a wonderful appetizer. Consuming this dish not only refreshes the palate but also promotes digestion.