Yummy yam balls!! which is chewy and when served with ice and other topping, makes it so delectable!! Seriously, the yam balls are fragrant and tasty. Its one of the signature topping that makes Blackball stand out from the others. Some more its a healthy dessert, reason being its 100% vege (good news for vegetarians out there and to our muslim counterpart) means there is no meat used in the production of the balls. There are two different types which personally are my favourite, the yam ball and the sweet potato ball. Not to forget leave out the icy cooling sensation of "xian cao" a.k.a grass jelly. This one offers a non-sweet jelly which promotes good health and low in calories!
What is 'Xian Cao" 仙草 ?
The herb Xian Cao is also know as Jiao gu lan (绞股蓝) is nicknames Southern Ginseng.
Properties according to chinese medicine.
It's referred to as southern ginseng because of it's properties are similar to ginseng as far as tonifying the chi, clearing the mind and mental pathways, and boosting the following organs:
Kidney (good for your bones, growth, reproductive systems, bowels, knees and lower back - sometimes parralled to our endocrine system)
Spleen (good for transforming the food we eat into energy used daily, as well as transporting it throughout the bodym as well as being chiefly responsible for the maintenance of our muscles).
The main difference between ginseng and xian cao is ginseng is warming in it's nature and has the stronger action in tonifying the body, because of its strong, warming nature which makes it suitable to be take in moderation. But Xian Cao is cooling and is more delicate, thus making it more suitable for regular usage.
Properties according to western medical science
Biomedically, Xian Cao is great for:
Reducing stress
Lowering LDL (low density lipoproteins) and raising HDL (high density lipoproteins) levels, therefore overall lowering cholesterol
Improving fat metabolism
Boosting energy
Strengthening the immune system
Sharpening mental function
More about Jiao gu lan/xian ciao
The importance of Xian Cao and yam ball to Blackball because its special name was given through the main ingredient, ;Xian Cao', its black jelly goodness and the yam balls in their dessert creations which was originally made by the founder of Black Ball Mr. Tang, an accomplished tour guide and dessert connoisseur in Taiwan- who has traveled far and wide just to taste the best and then creates his own unique Blackball recipe using "Xian Cao", a famous Taiwanese tea and dessert ingredient that is best produced in 'Guan Xi' district. He has the passion of wanting everyone to taste his recipe and dessert creations he started the first Blackball outlet in Taipei in 2006 because he strongly believed in Xian Cao's health benefits and the great taste of his delicious creations. Now, in Malaysia, it began when Mr. Tang met Alex & Endie on the same path, both passionate dessert lovers in search of that special taste for everyone back home to share and savor. They made it possible for us to experience their premium quality desserts.
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