Bubur Kacang Hijau [ Green Beans Porridge ]

Bubur kacang hijau is an Indonesian and Malaysian sweet dessert made from mung beans porridge with coconut milk and palm sugar or cane sugar. The beans are boiled till soft, and sugar and coconut milk are added.It is sometimes referred to simply as "kacang hijau," meaning "green bean" (i.e. mung bean). Bubur means porridge. Slightly different names may be used in different regions of Indonesia, such as kacang ijo in Javanese areas. It is often served as dessert or snack, however it is also a popular choice for breakfast or late night supper.

Ingredients

• ½ cup (100 g) dried mung beans
• 1 litre water
• 2 pandan leaves, tied into a knot
• 3 slices ginger (optional)
• 3 Tbsp chopped palm sugar
• 3 Tbsp white sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) thick coconut milk

How To Make

1. Rinse the mung beans well and place them in a saucepan with the water and pandan leaves. Bring to the boil and simmer on medium heat until the beans are tender, about 30 minutes. If using ginger, add now
2. Add the 2 types of sugar and salt, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
3. Lastly, add the coconut milk and gently bring up to the boil. Turn off the heat. Serve the mung bean porridge hot or warm
4. Serve with sliced jackfruit and durian fruit

Categories: Sweet Desserts