MUNG BEAN PASTE Recipe
Learn how to make your own delicious and versatile mung bean paste at home. This sweet and creamy paste is perfect for various desserts and snacks.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours
- Yield: About 2 cups of mung bean paste
- Category: Dessert/Snack
- Method: Cooking, Blending
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Mung Bean Paste:
- 1.5 cups yellow split mung beans (300g)
Cooking Instructions:
- 3 tbsp cooking oil (45ml)
- 1/4 tsp salt (1.5g)
- 2/3 cup sugar (120g)
Instructions
- Rinse and Soak: Rinse beans until the water runs clear. Soak in hot water for 2–4 hours until soft and easy to break.
- Cook Beans: Drain and add beans to a pot. Cover with water (about two fingers above the beans). Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30–35 minutes until soft and creamy. Skim off foam as needed.
- Blend: Drain well, pressing out extra moisture. Blend into a smooth paste.
- Cook Paste: Transfer to a non-stick pan. Add oil, salt, and sweetener. Stir over medium heat for 15–20 minutes until thick like cookie dough. Adjust sweetness if needed and stir constantly to prevent sticking.
- Cool: Let cool completely. If the paste feels dry, stir in a little oil to make it creamier.
Notes
- You can store the mung bean paste in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Experiment with different sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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