Sweet Green Mung Bean Soup
Dive into the comforting warmth of Sweet Green Mung Bean Soup, a sweet and nourishing dessert soup beloved in many Asian cuisines. This recipe transforms humble green mung beans into a velvety bowl of goodness, simmered to perfection with rock sugar and infused with the delicate aroma of pandan leaves. With just 10 minutes of prep and a handful of pantry staples, this treat is as simple as it is satisfying. Customize it with a drizzle of creamy coconut milk for a touch of indulgence, and enjoy it either hot or chilled, making it perfect for any season. Packed with protein and naturally gluten-free, this soul-soothing dish is not only delicious but also wholesome—a must-try for lovers of Asian-inspired desserts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup green mung beans
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup rock sugar (or granulated sugar)
- 2 pieces pandan leaves (optional, tied into a knot)
- 0.25 cup coconut milk (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Rinse the green mung beans thoroughly under cold water and remove any debris or damaged beans.
In a large pot, combine the green mung beans and water. If using pandan leaves, add them to the pot.
Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Let the mung beans simmer for about 30–35 minutes, or until they are soft and begin to break apart.
Stir in the rock sugar (or granulated sugar) and continue to cook for another 5–10 minutes, or until the sugar is completely dissolved. Adjust the sweetness to taste.
If you desire a more refined texture, you can blend a portion of the soup with an immersion blender, then mix it back into the pot.
Remove the pandan leaves (if used) and discard them.
Serve the mung bean soup hot or chilled, based on your preference. Optionally, drizzle a small amount of coconut milk over each serving for added richness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1748 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.6 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 86 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 365.8 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.8 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 251.7 g | ||
| Protein | 49.0 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2656 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
