Chinese Peach Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups peach juice or 2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter (the Chinese use lard)
1 lb saturn peach, pared, seeded and chopped into small pieces
1 tablespoon rose water

Preparation

Combine the sugar, cornstarch and juice in a work bowl and whisking until starch is completely dissolved.
Heat the butter in a deep saucepan until it melts, then add the sugar mixture.
Add the peaches and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until soft.
Pour this mixture into a blender or food processor and puree until smooth and creamy.
Return the soup to the saucepan and bring to a gentle boil.
Remove from heat and add the rose water.
Serve immediately or chill to serve cold.
Serves 4 to 6 as a starter.