Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup mung beans
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup palm sugar
- 3 pandan leaves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup jackfruit, sliced
Special equipment needed:
- None
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Rinse the mung beans and soak them in water for 2 hours.
2. Drain the water and put the mung beans in a pot with 3 cups of water and pandan leaves.
3. Cook the mung beans on medium heat until they are soft and tender.
4. Add the palm sugar and salt to the pot and stir until the sugar dissolves.
5. Add the coconut milk and jackfruit to the pot and stir until everything is well combined.
6. Cook the mixture for another 5 minutes until it thickens.
7. Remove the pandan leaves from the pot and discard them.
8. Serve the Mung Bean Kolak hot or cold.
- Time:
Preparation time: 2 hours soaking time
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat
Serving size:
- 4 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 260
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Protein: 5g
- Fiber: 5g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use brown sugar instead of palm sugar.
- You can use any other fruit instead of jackfruit.
Variations:
- You can add sweet potato or banana to the Mung Bean Kolak.
- You can use black beans instead of mung beans.
Tips and tricks:
- Soaking the mung beans will help them cook faster.
- Stir the mixture constantly to prevent it from burning.
- Adjust the sweetness according to your taste.
Storage instructions:
- Store the Mung Bean Kolak in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the Mung Bean Kolak on the stove or in the microwave until it is warm.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the Mung Bean Kolak in a bowl or a glass.
- Garnish with shredded coconut or sesame seeds.
Pairings:
- Serve the Mung Bean Kolak with tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
- Serve the Mung Bean Kolak with fried bananas or sweet potato.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the Mung Bean Kolak is too thick, add more water or coconut milk.
- If the Mung Bean Kolak is too sweet, add more salt.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the mung beans thoroughly to avoid any digestive issues.
Food history:
- Mung Bean Kolak is a traditional Indonesian dessert.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet and creamy with a hint of pandan flavor.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the Mung Bean Kolak as a dessert after a meal.
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Region: Indonesian