Ingredients for red bean dessert
For 2 people: Red beans 300 gr
Tapioca starch 20 gr
Coconut milk 1 can
Dried coconut a little
Common spices a little: Salt, white sugar
How to make red bean dessert
Choose red beans that are fresh, not infested, and have no signs of mold or unpleasant odor. Choose beans of medium size to achieve a soft and delicious texture. Avoid choosing beans that are too large, as they are usually less tasty, less nutritious than smaller beans, and tend to have a slight bitter taste when eaten. How to choose and buy quality tapioca starch
Choose tapioca starch that is pure white in color, with a light, distinctive aroma that is difficult to confuse. The starch particles are large and completely dried. Choose tapioca starch that feels soft and smooth when tasted, with no grittiness and dissolves quickly in the mouth.
Soak the beans in water for about 6 to 8 hours. To save time, you can soak the beans overnight before cooking.
After soaking, the beans will expand and soften. When the beans can be easily broken in half, remove and rinse them, and remove any remaining infested beans. Then drain the water.
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
Put the beans in a pot with ½ teaspoon of salt, add enough water to cover the beans. Boil until boiling, then add 80g of sugar, stir until dissolved, then reduce the heat to low and simmer on the stove for 30 to 40 minutes. Check the softness of the beans by taking a spoonful and pressing it flat. If the beans are mashed, they are ready.
Step 2: Dissolve 20g of tapioca starch or arrowroot starch in cold water. Then slowly pour it into the pot and reduce the heat to medium, stirring constantly until the pot boils again and the starch is clear and not lumpy, you can turn off the heat.
Step 3: Simmer the cooked beans until they have a dark red color and the dessert soup has a slight brown color. Add a few strands of white coconut on the dessert bowl to make it look attractive. When eaten, you can taste the sweet and smooth flavor of the beans.
Step 4: Scoop the dessert into small bowls and pour in the coconut milk. When serving, you can add ice cubes and adjust the amount of coconut milk according to each person’s taste and preference.
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