Sweet
Mung Bean Soup綠豆湯 (lü-4 dou-4 tang-1) A refreshing
summer snack or dessert. Very easy to make.
Serves 6
Ingredients
60 g (2 oz) mung beans
1.4 litre (1.5 qt) water
3 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
Method
Soak beans overnight, or least for 4 hours,
in plenty of water.
Place beans in a large pot, add water.
Bring
to a boil, add sugar, stir, and simmer for 45 minutes to
an 1 hour (do not cover).
Let cool, then refrigerate for
1 hour, and serve.
Notes: Mung beans, according to Chinese physicians,
have a 'cooling' effect on the body, so this is a very popular
dish in summer. Read about the medicinal properties of mung
beans in Chinese
System of Food Cures. The dish can also be served hot.
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