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Smoked Plum Three-Bean Drink — finished dish, ready to serve.

Smoked Plum Three-Bean Drink (Wumei Sandou Yin)

乌梅三豆饮 · pan chinese cuisine

50 min total45 min cooking3 stepssweet

Traditionally enjoyed at the start of summer in China, this drink is said to support digestion, clear internal heat, and replenish fluids. The smoked plums tame any harshness, soybeans nourish the digestive center, black beans add fiber and nutrition, and mung beans act as the body's fire extinguisher. The combination is balancing and mild, suitable for both the elderly and children.

Yuki Tanaka's profile photoYuki TanakaTokyo-born, now in Chicago. I post about dashi, pickles, and bento for picky kids. My kitchen is tiny but my knife game is sharp.

Nutrition & allergens

Contains:Soy

Some ingredients are not yet allergen-surveyed; this label is not exhaustive.

Per serving (2 servings)

Energy (kcal)
172.9(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
Protein (g)
16.4(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
Fat (g)
2.7(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
Carbs (g)
28.2(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
Sodium (mg)
1790.5(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)

Estimated from verified ingredient data for the original formula — not lab values, and one dish is not a full meal.

  • Green bean ingredient

    Green bean绿豆

    1.41 oz

  • black beans ingredient

    black beans黑豆

    1.41 oz

  • Rock sugar ingredient

    Rock sugar冰糖

    to taste

  • Water ingredient identification photo

    water水

    8.45 cup

Techniques you'll use

Steps

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Smoked Plum Three-Bean Drink — step 1 visual checkpoint.

    Gather the ingredients. The beans may be soaked ahead of time or used unsoaked; if soaked, the beans can be eaten along with the liquid.

    ✅ Done when: All ingredients are measured out and the beans are soaked (or left dry) and ready to cook.

  2. 2

    Step 245 min

    Low heatSimmering (dun) ↗
    Smoked Plum Three-Bean Drink — step 2 visual checkpoint.

    Combine everything with 1000 ml of water in an electric kettle or multi-cooker and cook for 45 minutes. For a more traditional approach, use a clay pot: watch the heat, and once it comes to a boil, reduce to low and simmer for 30-45 minutes.

    ✅ Done when: The mixture has simmered the full 45 minutes (or 30-45 minutes at a low simmer in a clay pot).

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Smoked Plum Three-Bean Drink — step 3 visual checkpoint.

    Strain out the liquid, sweeten with rock sugar to taste, and serve. The author drinks only the strained liquid; it is pleasantly sweet and tangy and can be enjoyed daily for up to a week.

    ✅ Done when: The liquid is strained clear and the rock sugar has dissolved into a sweet-and-sour drink.