Mung Bean Soup

Mung beans, according to Chinese physicians, have a 'cooling' effect on the body, so this is a very popular dish in Summer. This dessert soup can be served hot or cold.

Serves 6

Ingredients

½ cup split yellow mung beans
6 cups of water
5 tablespoons sugar or adjust to taste

Method

1. Soak beans overnight, or at least for 4 hours, in plenty of cold water
2. Place mung beans in a large pot, add 6 cups of water
3. Bring to a boil, add sugar, stir, and simmer for 1 hour
4. Let cool, then refrigerate for 1 hour, and serve

Notes & Tips

If you prefer your mung bean soup to have more of a yellow tinge, substitute the white sugar with rock sugar instead.