SWEET GREEN (MUNG) BEAN SOUP

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A perfect dessert for an Oriental meal. Sometimes i just drink it as a snack. Very fragrant due to the coconut milk. I've even poured it into a popsicle mold and ended up with a sweet bean popsicle! Refreshing and low in fat (without the coconut, anyway *grin*)!

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup dried mung beans
1 tablespoon dried coconut milk powder or 1/4 cup coconut milk
4 -5 cups water (about)
1/4 cup white sugar (about)
3 -4 pandan leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash the beans, drain.
  • Put beans in saucepan with lid, cover with water.
  • Cover with lid, simmer for about 15 minutes over low heat.
  • Add pandan leaves (tie them into a knot for easy removal later), continue to simmer for another 15 minutes.
  • After the beans are very soft and some are split, turn off heat and remove leaves Add sugar (do taste before adding too much).
  • Just before serving, add the coconut milk.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.7, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 53.8, Carbohydrate 86, Fiber 18.9, Sugar 24.9, Protein 26.1

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