Yellow Mung Bean Pudding with Coconut Cream

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 0

Delicious Yellow Mung Bean Pudding with Coconut Cream recipe for your sweet cravings

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hr 30 min

Ready In

1 hr 40 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

216

Sugar

25g

Fat

The Yellow Mung Bean Pudding with Coconut Cream is a traditional Vietnamese dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. In Vietnam, it is known as 'Che Hoa Cau' and often served during special occasions and festivals. This dessert is made of yellow mung beans, which are low in calories and high in protein and fiber. The addition of tapioca flour adds a unique texture and boosts the pudding's nutritional value. The coconut cream provides a creamy and rich flavor, balancing the pudding's sweetness. The Yellow Mung Bean Pudding with Coconut Cream is a healthy and satisfying dessert that can also be enjoyed as a breakfast or snack.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the hulled yellow mung beans and place them in a large pot with 3 and a half cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally until the beans are tender.
2.	In a separate smaller pot, combine the sugar and 3/4 cup of water on medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat once done and set aside.
3.	In a small bowl, whisk the tapioca flour with 1/2 cup of water until smooth and set aside.
4.	Once the mung beans are cooked, add the sugar syrup to the pot and let it simmer for a few minutes until well combined.
5.	Slowly pour the tapioca flour mixture into the pot while stirring until the pudding thickens and becomes transparent.
6.	Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the pudding and stir until well combined.
7.	In a separate small pot, heat the coconut cream until it simmers and becomes hot, then remove it from the heat and set aside. Serve the Yellow Mung Bean Pudding warm, with coconut cream drizzled over the top.

PROS

The Yellow Mung Bean Pudding with Coconut Cream is a delightful and unique dessert option that is filling, healthy, and delicious.

It is gluten-free, vegan, and high in protein and fiber.

CONS

This traditional Vietnamese dessert can be time-consuming to prepare because it involves soaking beans overnight and simmering them for an hour.

It may also be too sweet for some people’s taste buds.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Yellow mung beans are low in calories, high in protein, fiber, and nutrients.
They are an excellent source of potassium, iron, folate, and vitamin C.
Consuming mung beans has been linked to lower cholesterol levels, reduced risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and better digestion.

	4 cups hulled yellow mung beans
	3 1/2 cups water
	3/4 cup white sugar
	3/4 cup water
	1/3 cup tapioca flour
	1 cup unsweetened coconut cream
	1/2 teaspoon salt