Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup of mung beans
- 1/2 cup of rice flour
- 1/4 cup of tapioca flour
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of coconut milk
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup of roasted peanuts, chopped
Special equipment needed:
- Steamer
- Mixing bowl
- Blender or food processor
- Baking dish or muffin tin
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Soak the mung beans in water for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
2. Drain the water and blend the mung beans until smooth.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the mung bean paste, rice flour, tapioca flour, sugar, salt, coconut milk, and water. Mix well until smooth.
4. Add the vegetable oil and mix again.
5. Grease a baking dish or muffin tin with oil.
6. Pour the batter into the baking dish or muffin tin, filling each mold about 3/4 full.
7. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top of the batter.
8. Steam the kue kacang hijau for about 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
9. Remove from the steamer and let cool before serving.
Time:
Preparation time: 2 hours (soaking time for mung beans)
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Temperature:
Steam at medium-high heat.
Serving size:
Makes about 12-15 pieces.
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 120
Total fat: 6g
Saturated fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 100mg
Total carbohydrate: 15g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Total sugars: 6g
Protein: 2g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use other types of beans, such as red beans or black beans, instead of mung beans.
- You can use regular flour instead of rice flour and tapioca flour.
- You can use brown sugar or palm sugar instead of white sugar.
Variations:
- You can add pandan leaves or vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- You can add raisins or other dried fruits for texture.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the batter is smooth and well-mixed to avoid lumps.
- Grease the baking dish or muffin tin well to prevent sticking.
- You can use a toothpick to check if the kue kacang hijau is cooked through.
Storage instructions:
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Steam the kue kacang hijau for a few minutes to reheat.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve on a platter or in individual bowls.
- Garnish with more chopped peanuts or shredded coconut.
Pairings:
- Serve with hot tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
- None.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the kue kacang hijau is too dry, add more coconut milk or water to the batter.
- If the kue kacang hijau is too wet, add more flour to the batter.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure all ingredients are fresh and clean.
- Wash your hands and utensils before cooking.
- Store leftovers properly in the refrigerator.
Food history:
- Kue kacang hijau is a traditional Indonesian snack made from mung beans.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, nutty, and slightly chewy.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a snack or dessert.
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Region: Indonesian