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Recipe
Creamy Coconut Mung Bean Porridge
Indulgent Coconut Delight: Creamy Mung Bean Porridge
4.5 out of 5
Indonesian cuisine is known for its rich and diverse flavors, and one popular dish that exemplifies this is Bubur Kacang Hijau. This creamy coconut mung bean porridge is a comforting and nutritious dessert that is enjoyed throughout Indonesia.
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Preparation time
10 minutes
Cooking time
45 minutes
Total time
55 minutes
Yields
4 servings
Preparation difficulty
Easy
Suitable for
Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free
Allergens
N/A
Not suitable for
Paleo, Keto, Low-carb, High-protein, Atkins
Ingredients
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1 cup (200g) mung beans 1 cup (200g) mung beans
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4 cups (960ml) water 4 cups (960ml) water
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1 cup (240ml) coconut milk 1 cup (240ml) coconut milk
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1/2 cup (100g) palm sugar, grated 1/2 cup (100g) palm sugar, grated
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1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Optional toppings: toasted coconut flakes, fried shallots Optional toppings: toasted coconut flakes, fried shallots
Nutrition
- Calories (kcal / KJ): 300 kcal / 1255 KJ
- Fat (total, saturated): 12g, 10g
- Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 40g, 20g
- Protein: 8g
- Fiber: 6g
- Salt: 0.25g
Preparation
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1.Rinse the mung beans under cold water and drain.
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2.In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the mung beans and cook over medium heat until tender, about 30 minutes.
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3.In a separate saucepan, heat the coconut milk over low heat. Add the grated palm sugar and salt, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
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4.Once the mung beans are cooked, pour the coconut milk mixture into the pot with the mung beans. Stir well to combine.
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5.Continue to cook the porridge over low heat for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a creamy consistency.
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6.Remove from heat and let the porridge cool slightly.
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7.Serve the porridge warm, garnished with toasted coconut flakes or fried shallots if desired.
Treat your ingredients with care...
- Mung beans — Make sure to rinse the mung beans thoroughly before cooking to remove any impurities.
- Coconut milk — Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer and creamier porridge.
Tips & Tricks
- For a twist, you can add pandan leaves to the cooking water for a fragrant aroma.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less palm sugar according to your preference.
- To save time, you can use canned mung beans instead of cooking them from scratch.
- Experiment with different toppings such as crushed peanuts or sliced bananas for added variety.
- Leftover porridge can be refrigerated and enjoyed as a chilled dessert the next day.
Serving advice
Serve the Creamy Coconut Mung Bean Porridge warm in individual bowls. Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes or fried shallots on top for an extra burst of flavor and crunch.
Presentation advice
To enhance the presentation, you can drizzle a little coconut milk on top of the porridge and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or a sprinkle of cinnamon powder.
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