MUNG BEANS COOKED IN SWEET SYRUP

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Thai desserts do not get more rustic and simple than this. Just three ingredients make up a simple and quick sweet if you are in a hurry. Just remember to soak the beans ahead of time.

Provided by wiley

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 3h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup skin-on, whole green mung beans
5 ¼ cups water
1 cup palm sugar

Steps:

  • Place the mung beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 3 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse before using.
  • Combine the beans with 5 1/4 quart water in a large pot over medium heat; cook until the beans are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir the sugar into the mixture; cook and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Fat 1.3 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 136.7 mg, Sugar 35.2 g

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