Mung Bean Popsicles Recipe
With just a few basic ingredients, you can whip up these delicious treats in no time. They're perfect for hot summer days or anytime you're craving a refreshing and wholesome dessert.
Ingredients
- 200 g mung beans
- 1500 ml water adjust according to the size of your pot
- 60 g granulated sugar
- 200 g milk
- 15 g glutinous rice flour
Instructions
- Begin by thoroughly rinsing the mung beans under cold water to remove any impurities.
- In a pot, add the rinsed mung beans and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the mung beans simmer for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until they become tender and bloated. Check for tenderness after 45 minutes.
- Stir in the granulated sugar and allow it to dissolve completely, imparting a touch of sweetness to the mung beans.
- In a separate cup, mix together the milk and glutinous rice flour until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the milk and glutinous rice flour mixture into the pot with the cooked mung beans, stirring continuously to prevent any lumps from forming.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring that the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the mixture cool completely.
- Once cooled, pour the mung bean mixture into popsicle molds, filling each mold to the brim. Gently shake the popsicle molds to remove any air bubbles and ensure the mixture settles evenly.
- Place the molds in the refrigerator and let the popsicles set for at least 5 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, briefly soak the molds in warm water for about 30 seconds to facilitate easy removal of the popsicles.
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Notes
To shorten the cooking time, soak the mung beans in water for 6 hours or overnight. Alternatively, use a pressure cooker for faster cooking or freeze the mung beans before cooking, like when making mung bean soup. These methods will help expedite the softening process. If there's still a lot of water left, turn the heat to high and continue cooking until the mixture thickens. Alternatively, you can strain out some of the excess water using a sieve or strainer. Be careful not to let it burn during this process.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 14gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 701mgFiber: 8gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 138IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 139mgIron: 3mg
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