INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup rice
- 1 cup black sesame seeds
- 7 cups water
- 1/2 cup sugar
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Soak the rice in cold water for 2 hours.
2. Toast the black sesame seeds until they are fragrant.
3. Drain the rice and combine in a blender with 3 cups of water. Blend until completely smooth and pour into a bowl.
4. Grind the black sesame seeds in the blender until smooth and add 1/2 cup of water.
5. Blend briefly until you have a smooth paste.
6. Combine the rice mixture and black sesame paste in the blender until well combined.
7. Pour the mixture into a large pot, add 3 1/2 cups of water and sugar, then bring to a boil.
8. Reduce the heat to low and then simmer for an additional 10 minutes until the soup thickens. Stir constantly.
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