Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup of mung beans
- 1 cup of glutinous rice
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of palm sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- Pandan leaves (optional)
Special equipment needed:
- Rice cooker or pot
- Blender or food processor
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Rinse the mung beans and glutinous rice separately in cold water.
2. Soak the mung beans and glutinous rice in separate bowls with enough water to cover them for at least 2 hours.
3. Drain the water from the mung beans and glutinous rice.
4. In a blender or food processor, blend the mung beans with 1 cup of water until smooth.
5. In a rice cooker or pot, add the blended mung beans, glutinous rice, coconut milk, palm sugar, salt, and pandan leaves (if using).
6. Cook the mixture on low heat for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens and the rice is cooked.
7. Remove the pandan leaves and serve hot.
- Time:
Preparation time: 2 hours (including soaking time)
- Cooking time: 20-30 minutes
Temperature:
- Low heat
Serving size:
- 4-6 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 260
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Protein: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Brown sugar can be used instead of palm sugar.
- Regular rice can be used instead of glutinous rice.
Variations:
- Add sliced bananas or jackfruit to the bubur kacang kacang hijau for extra flavor and texture.
- Use black beans instead of mung beans for a different flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Soaking the mung beans and glutinous rice helps to soften them and reduce cooking time.
- Stir the mixture occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Storage instructions:
- Store leftover bubur kacang kacang hijau in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the bubur kacang kacang hijau in a pot on low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the bubur kacang kacang hijau in individual bowls with a sprinkle of sesame seeds on top.
Garnishes:
- Sesame seeds
Pairings:
- Bubur kacang kacang hijau can be served as a dessert or a snack.
Suggested side dishes:
- None
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mixture is too thick, add more water or coconut milk to thin it out.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to rinse the mung beans and glutinous rice thoroughly before soaking and cooking them.
Food history:
- Bubur kacang kacang hijau is a traditional Indonesian dessert that is commonly served during Ramadan.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, creamy, and nutty
Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot as a dessert or a snack.
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Region: Indonesian