Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup mung beans
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup shaved ice
- 1/2 cup cooked sweet potato cubes
- 1/2 cup cooked taro cubes
- 1/2 cup cooked red beans
- 1/2 cup cooked green beans
- 1/2 cup cooked tapioca pearls
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup condensed milk
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup fruit cocktail
- 1/4 cup grass jelly, cubed
Special equipment needed:
- Blender
- Ice shaver
- Bowls
- Spoons
- Ice cream scoop
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Rinse the mung beans and soak them in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Drain the mung beans and put them in a blender with 1/4 cup water. Blend until smooth.
3. In a pot, mix the mung bean puree, sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and turns translucent.
4. Remove from heat and let cool.
5. In a bowl, mix the shaved ice, sweet potato cubes, taro cubes, red beans, green beans, tapioca pearls, coconut milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, fruit cocktail, and grass jelly.
6. Scoop the mung bean filling into bowls and top with the mixed shaved ice and other ingredients.
- Time:
Preparation time: 4 hours (soaking time) + 30 minutes (preparation)
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
5. Temperature:
- Medium heat
Serving size:
- 4 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Protein: 7g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 220mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of mung beans, you can use red beans or black beans.
- Instead of sweet potato and taro, you can use other sweet root vegetables like yam or pumpkin.
- Instead of coconut milk, you can use almond milk or soy milk.
- Instead of condensed milk and evaporated milk, you can use regular milk or cream.
Variations:
- You can add other fruits like mango, kiwi, or pineapple.
- You can add nuts like peanuts or almonds.
- You can add chocolate syrup or caramel sauce.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to soak the mung beans for at least 4 hours or overnight to make them easier to blend.
- Cook the mung bean filling until it turns translucent to ensure it's fully cooked.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the sweet potato and taro into small cubes for easier eating.
Storage instructions:
- You can store the mung bean filling in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- You can reheat the mung bean filling in a pot over low heat, stirring constantly, until it's warm.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the bàobīng in clear glass bowls to show off the colorful layers.
Garnishes:
- You can garnish with fresh mint leaves or edible flowers.
Pairings:
- This dessert goes well with savory dishes like dumplings or stir-fry.
Suggested side dishes:
- You can serve this dessert with a side of steamed rice or noodles.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mung bean filling is too thick, you can add a little more water to thin it out.
- If the shaved ice melts too quickly, you can put it in the freezer for a few minutes before serving.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to wash all fruits and vegetables before using them.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and consume within 3 days.
Food history:
- Bàobīng is a popular Taiwanese dessert that originated in the 1950s. It's made with shaved ice and various toppings like fruit, beans, and jellies.
Flavor profiles:
- This dessert is sweet and creamy with a hint of nuttiness from the mung beans.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve this dessert as a refreshing treat on a hot summer day.
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