Mung Bean Drink
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A lightly sweet, earthy and nutty mung bean drink inspired by Asian and traditional Chinese medicine preparations. The softened mung beans are simmered until they split, then served hot or cold with optional sweetener and milk or coconut milk.
- Time
- 2 hours 5 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop
- Cuisine
- East Asian
- Contains
- Gluten and dairy
- Diet
- Vegetarian
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
- 200 g
- 1.68 kg
- 30 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 1.89 kg before cooking, which is about 315 g per serving.
Steps
Rinse the mung beans thoroughly under cool running water. Place them in a bowl, cover with water, and soak for about 1 hour to soften them.
Drain the soaked mung beans. If using pandan leaves, barley, or dried tangerine peel, prepare them now so they can be added to the pot.
Pour 6–8 cups of water into a large pot. Add the drained mung beans and bring the liquid to a full boil over medium-high heat.
Once the water is bubbling vigorously, reduce the heat to low or medium-low. Simmer for 45–60 minutes, partially covered if desired, until the beans are completely soft and beginning to split.
As the drink simmers, check the liquid level periodically. Add more water as needed so the liquid remains about 2–3 inches above the beans; the water will evaporate substantially during cooking.
If using pandan leaves, barley, or dried tangerine peel, simmer them with the mung beans and remove the pandan leaves and tangerine peel before serving if desired.
When the beans are tender and split, stir in the rock sugar, honey, brown sugar, or black sugar. Adjust the sweetness to taste and stir until the sweetener dissolves completely.
Ladle the drink and softened beans into bowls or cups. Stir in a dash of milk, or add coconut milk for a creamier version.
Serve hot, or cool the drink and refrigerate it before serving cold. Eat the softened mung beans along with the liquid.
Notes
The source describes this as a traditional-style drink and suggests consulting a qualified TCM practitioner about whether it suits your individual constitution. The creator says it may be enjoyed hot or cold and mentions consuming it several times per week. The cooked beans should be eaten as part of the drink.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 148
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbs
- 27 g
- Fat
- 2 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
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