Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup of mung beans
- 1 cup of glutinous rice
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 1 cup of palm sugar
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 5 cups of water
- 1 pandan leaf
Special equipment needed:
- Rice cooker
- Blender
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Rinse the mung beans and glutinous rice separately and soak them in water for at least 2 hours.
2. Drain the water from the mung beans and glutinous rice and put them in a blender. Add 2 cups of water and blend until smooth.
3. Pour the blended mixture into a rice cooker and add 3 cups of water and a pandan leaf. Cook on the rice cooker until the mixture becomes porridge-like.
4. In a separate pot, heat the coconut milk, palm sugar, and salt until the sugar dissolves.
5. Pour the coconut milk mixture into the rice cooker and mix well with the porridge.
6. Cook for another 10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
7. Remove the pandan leaf and serve hot.
- Time:
Preparation time: 2 hours
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
- Cook the porridge in the rice cooker on the "porridge" setting.
Serving size:
- This recipe serves 4 people.
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Protein: 7g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- If palm sugar is not available, you can substitute it with brown sugar.
- You can use regular water instead of coconut milk if you want a lighter version of the dish.
Variations:
- You can add toppings such as sliced bananas, roasted peanuts, or grated coconut for added texture and flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Soaking the mung beans and glutinous rice helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time.
- Make sure to blend the mung beans and glutinous rice until smooth to achieve a creamy texture.
- Stir the porridge occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the rice cooker.
Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover porridge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the porridge in the microwave or on the stove with a little bit of water or coconut milk to loosen it up.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the porridge in individual bowls and top with sliced bananas, roasted peanuts, or grated coconut.
Garnishes:
- Sliced bananas, roasted peanuts, or grated coconut.
Pairings:
- Bubur Kacang Padang is traditionally served as a breakfast or dessert dish.
Suggested side dishes:
- You can serve Bubur Kacang Padang with savory dishes such as fried chicken or grilled fish.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the porridge is too thick, add more water or coconut milk to loosen it up.
- If the porridge is too thin, cook it for a few more minutes until it thickens.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to soak the mung beans and glutinous rice in clean water to prevent contamination.
Food history:
- Bubur Kacang Padang is a traditional Indonesian dessert that originated from the city of Padang in West Sumatra.
Flavor profiles:
- Bubur Kacang Padang has a creamy and sweet flavor with a hint of pandan.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve Bubur Kacang Padang as a warm and comforting dessert or breakfast dish.
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Region: Indonesian