Rainbow Drink (Che Ba Mau)

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 2

Refreshing Rainbow Drink Recipe

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hr 5 min

Ready In

1 hr 25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3/4 cup skinless split mung beans , soaked for 3 hours and drained
	3/4 cup sugar
	1/2 cup red azuki beans , soaked for 4 hours and drained
	1 1/2 cups coconut milk
	1/4 cup tapioca

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

356

Sugar

36g

Fat

16g

Rainbow Drink, also known as Che Ba Mau, is a traditional Vietnamese dessert beverage. This sweet, colorful treat consists of three layers of ingredients- sweetened mung beans, red azuki beans, and coconut milk-infused tapioca pearls. The layers are stacked to create a beautiful and vibrant drink that looks just like a rainbow. Rainbow Drink is popular in Vietnam and is often served in restaurants and sold on the streets as a dessert.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the mung beans and place them in a pot with 3 cups of water.
2.	Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to simmer for 20 minutes.
3.	Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
4.	Rinse the azuki beans and place them in a separate pot with 3 cups of water.
5.	Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to simmer until the beans are tender, for about 30–45 minutes.
6.	Drain the beans and set aside.
7.	Combine the coconut milk and 1/2 cup of water in a pot and heat over medium heat until hot.
8.	Add the tapioca and simmer for 2 minutes.
9.	Divide the mung beans, azuki beans, and tapioca evenly between 6 serving glasses.
10.	Pour the coconut milk mixture over the beans and serve chilled.

PROS

Rainbow Drink is a delicious and refreshing drink that can be served as a dessert.

It is easy to prepare and customize to your liking.

This drink is perfect for hot summer days.

CONS

Rainbow Drink has a high sugar content which can make it unhealthy if consumed in large quantities.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mung beans and azuki beans are incredibly nutritious, packed with vitamins and minerals, and can aid in digestion and weight loss.
The tapioca in the recipe is a source of carbohydrates and helps provide energy to the body.
Coconut milk contains healthy fats and can improve heart health.