Best Easy Mung Bean Soup Dessert Recipe

Cooling mung bean soup dessert is a refreshing, naturally sweet summer treat. A family recipe with gentle, clean flavor and soothing properties.

Cook 70 min Difficulty EASY 170 kcal
#vegetarian #diabetic friendly
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • mung beans, dried 1 cup
  • water 7 cups
Seasonings/Sauce
  • rock sugar 6 tbsp
  • pinch of salt 0.25 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 34 g 80%
Protein 6 g 14%
Fat 1.5 g 6%
Serving size 170g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Rinse mung beans in several changes of cold water, removing any impurities or floating skins.

  2. 2

    Place mung beans in a saucepan with 7 cups of water and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Reduce the heat to low to maintain a steady simmer. Skim off any foam, partially cover, and cook for 40–50 minutes until beans are tender but skins not disintegrated.

  4. 4

    Add rock sugar and salt, stirring gently until the sugar completely dissolves. Simmer 5 more minutes, tasting for sweetness.

  5. 5

    Turn off the heat, let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until well chilled. Serve cold, optionally with some of the clear broth ladled on top of each bowl.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this mung bean soup dessert?
The core ingredient is mung beans, which give this dessert its gentle flavor, unique texture, and natural sweetness. They are simmered until tender, creating a soothing base that defines the dish's character.
Q. How do you control the texture of mung beans for the best result?
Simmer the mung beans gently over low heat and avoid vigorous boiling, which preserves their shape and keeps the skins intact. Skimming off foam and partially covering the pot helps prevent overcooking or a mushy texture.
Q. What is the calorie and nutrition breakdown for each serving?
Each 170g serving contains about 170 kcal, with approximately 34g carbohydrates (80% of calories), 6g protein (14%), and 1.5g fat (6%). It's a naturally low-fat, plant-based dessert.
Q. How do I prevent the mung beans from disintegrating?
Reduce the heat once boiling and allow the soup to simmer gently. Vigorous boiling can rupture the mung beans, so gentle, controlled cooking ensures they remain tender but whole.
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