Bubur Kacang Hijau- Malaysian Sweet Green Bean Soup

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   This is a pandan tree (called screw pine in English).

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   If you can get dried leaves, use them; otherwise, you can make your own.

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   If you can get fresh pandan leaves, wash them well, then tie them in a knot.

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   If they are dehydrated, use them as is.

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   Rinse the mung beans and place them in a pot with water.

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   Bring to a boil, then drain (to remove the scum).

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   Return the beans to the pot and add the pandan leaves.

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   Fill the pot with plenty of water and boil until the beans are tender.

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   I use a pressure cooker for this step.

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    Once the beans are tender, remove the pandan leaves.

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    Then add the palm sugar, white sugar, and salt to taste.

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    Add the coconut milk and mix well.

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    When it comes to a boil, it's done.

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    Mung beans have a cooling effect on the body.

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    Using cold soup to cool off is a good way to save energy!

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    For reference, this is the proportion of ingredients that I use to make this: 300 g mung beans, 250 g caster sugar, 50 g brown sugar, and 200 ml coconut milk.

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    It's a bit on the sweet side.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.