Taro Sprout with Osmanthus Syrup,the Sweet Memory on Tongue
1 min readTaro Sprout with Osmanthus Syrup is a time-honored traditional dessert originated from Nanjing but enjoys reputation throughout the country.Together with Osmanthus Syrup Lotus,Plum Pudding,and Glutinous Rice Ball and Red Bean in Rice Wine,they are regarded as the four classical snacks in Nangjing that represent human kindness to the greatest extent.
Tiny and dedicate,taro sprout tastes sweet,tender and refreshing.The brown syrup soup will attract your attention at the first sight.The fragrance of osmanthus lingers in your mouth and tongue if you have a spoon of it.
This delicacy can be made at home as well.Please notice that the taro sprout must be fresh.Peel off the skin with rubber gloves after it is boiled to avoid the itch and uncomfortable feeling of our hands if we touch it directly.When done, osmanthus syrup and the taro sprout are put into a large pot to boil.Here is a tip for you.Remember to add little soda when they are boiling in order to make the color more attractive and achieve the balance in color,smell and taste.It can Dc a specialty no matter you are enjoying it all by yourself or to treat friends alid relatives.