## iNGREDIENTS

##### SIMPLi Black Beans (soaked overnight)

##### SIMPLi Peruvian Pink Salt

##### Water

##### Coconut milk

##### Organic cane sugar (adjust to taste)

##### Vanilla extract

##### Toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

###### 1 cup

###### 1/4 tsp

###### 6 cups

###### 1 can

###### 1 cup

###### 1 tsp

## iNSTRUCTIONS

1. Start by soaking 1 cup of [black beans](/content/collections/regenerative-organic-certified/products/black-beans/index.html) overnight. Drain and rinse the [beans](/content/collections/regenerative-organic-certified/products/black-beans/index.html), then simmer them in a pot with 4 cups of water until tender, which takes approximately 3 hours. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and keep the [beans](/content/collections/regenerative-organic-certified/products/black-beans/index.html) at a simmer, with the lid ajar. Stir occasionally and be sure to keep the liquid level above the surface of the [beans](/content/collections/regenerative-organic-certified/products/black-beans/index.html).
2. After the beans are cooked and tender, drain the [beans](/content/collections/regenerative-organic-certified/products/black-beans/index.html), and reserve the [bean](/content/collections/regenerative-organic-certified/products/black-beans/index.html) liquid. Add the beans back to the pot and add 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/4 tsp of [SIMPLi Peruvian Pink Salt](/content/collections/ingredients/products/peruvian-pink-salt-1/index.html). Cook the [beans](/content/collections/regenerative-organic-certified/products/black-beans/index.html) and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved. Turn off the heat and close the lid to allow the [beans](/content/collections/regenerative-organic-certified/products/black-beans/index.html) to soak in the sugar syrup for 1 hour. Add about 2 cups of the saved [bean](/content/collections/regenerative-organic-certified/products/black-beans/index.html) liquid back into the pot and bring to a boil.
3. In a separate pot, pour in a can (400ml) of coconut milk and stir well, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil. Sweeten the dessert by adding 1/2 cup of sugar, adjusting to your desired sweetness, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Enhance the flavors with vanilla extract and a pinch of [SIMPLi Peruvian Pink Salt](/content/collections/ingredients/products/peruvian-pink-salt-1/index.html).
4. To serve as a hot dessert, spoon about 1/2 cup of [beans](/content/collections/regenerative-organic-certified/products/black-beans/index.html) into a small bowl and drizzle 1 tbsp of the coconut milk syrup on top. To serve cold, add crushed ice to a serving glass, spoon 1/2 cup of beans over the ice, and 1 tablespoon of coconut milk syrup. Mix and enjoy!

We’re back with another delicious recipe from [Sophia Eng](https://sprinklewithsoil.com/) of [@sprinklewithsoil](https://www.instagram.com/sprinklewithsoil/), whom we recently partnered up with for our [Culinary Tastemakers Spotlight](/content/blogs/collaborations/culinary-tastemaker-spotlight-sophia-nguyen-eng?_pos=1&_sid=91362cb64&_ss=r/index.html). Full of protein, fiber, and nourishing ingredients like coconut milk and [SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified® Black Beans](/content/collections/regenerative-organic-certified/products/black-beans/index.html), this simple dish is the perfect sweet yet nutritious treat to whip up for guests or enjoy by yourself.

_“This is my grandfather and mother's special dessert recipe that they would make on the weekends for our large family gatherings. They both loved all things beans from black-eyed peas, to kidney beans, and these black beans for dessert! This is a comfortable sweet dessert that we would be able to enjoy year-round, as opposed to its cousin, mango sticky rice that can only be enjoyed when mangoes are in season.”_ – [Sophia Nguyen Eng](https://sprinklewithsoil.com/)

Get to know Sophia in our [Culinary Tastemakers Spotlight interview](/content/blogs/collaborations/culinary-tastemaker-spotlight-sophia-nguyen-eng?_pos=1&_sid=91362cb64&_ss=r/index.html)!

Learn more about Sophia and her delicious recipes and purchase her new cookbook at: [https://sprinklewithsoil.com/nourishing-asian-kitchen-cookbook](https://sprinklewithsoil.com/nourishing-asian-kitchen-cookbook)