Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup of green mung beans
- 6 cups of water
- 1 pandan leaf
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 1/2 cup of palm sugar
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- 1 cup of jackfruit, sliced
Special equipment needed:
- Pressure cooker or pot
- Blender or food processor
Step-by-step instructions:
a. Rinse the mung beans and soak them in water for at least 2 hours.
b. Drain the water and put the mung beans in a pressure cooker or pot with 6 cups of water and pandan leaf.
c. Cook the mung beans until they are soft and mushy. If using a pressure cooker, cook for 15 minutes. If using a pot, cook for 1 hour.
d. Once the mung beans are cooked, remove the pandan leaf and blend the mung beans until smooth.
e. Return the blended mung beans to the pot and add coconut milk, palm sugar, and salt. Cook on low heat until the sugar dissolves.
f. Add the sliced jackfruit and cook for another 10 minutes.
g. Serve hot or cold.
Time:
Preparation time: 2 hours (soaking time)
Cooking time: 30 minutes (pressure cooker) or 1 hour 10 minutes (pot)
5. Temperature:
Low heat
Serving size:
4-6 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 250
Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Protein: 5g
Fiber: 5g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use brown sugar instead of palm sugar.
- You can use other types of fruit instead of jackfruit, such as banana or mango.
Variations:
- You can add tapioca pearls or glutinous rice balls to the bubur.
- You can add ginger or lemongrass for extra flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Soaking the mung beans will help them cook faster and become softer.
- Be careful not to burn the coconut milk when cooking on low heat.
Storage instructions:
- Store the bubur in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the bubur in a pot on low heat, stirring occasionally.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the bubur in small bowls or cups.
- Garnish with sliced jackfruit or coconut flakes.
Garnishes:
- Sliced jackfruit
- Coconut flakes
- Chopped nuts
Pairings:
- Serve with fried or boiled bananas.
Suggested side dishes:
- Indonesian fried rice (nasi goreng)
- Indonesian chicken satay (sate ayam)
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the bubur is too thick, add more water or coconut milk.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to soak the mung beans for at least 2 hours to ensure they are fully cooked.
Food history:
- Bubur kacang hijau is a popular Indonesian dessert made from mung beans and coconut milk.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, creamy, and slightly nutty.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a dessert or a snack.
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Region: Indonesian