🇻🇳 Vietnam · Dessert
Creamy Mung Bean Pudding
By eatmundo · August 4, 2026
🇻🇳 VNA velvety smooth mung bean pudding topped with rich coconut cream. This nutritious and popular Vietnamese dessert is light yet deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Rinse 150g of split mung beans thoroughly under cold water.
- 2
Soak the beans for 1 hour to ensure even cooking.
- 3
Simmer the beans with 500ml of water for 20 minutes until they are soft and absorb the water.
- 4
Transfer the cooked beans to a blender and process with 50g sugar until completely smooth.
- 5
In a separate pan, heat 200ml coconut milk with 30g sugar, vanilla, and salt on low heat until slightly thickened.
- 6
Pour the mung bean puree into small serving bowls.
- 7
Top each bowl with a generous spoonful of the prepared coconut cream sauce.
- 8
Serve warm or chilled, according to your preference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to peel the beans?+
Use 'split' mung beans which are already peeled to save time and effort.
Can I use coconut cream?+
Coconut cream makes the topping richer, but coconut milk is the traditional lighter choice.
How can I thicken it further?+
You can add a small amount of cornstarch slurry to the mung bean mixture while simmering.
Is this naturally gluten-free?+
Yes, this pudding uses no grains or flour, making it naturally gluten-free.
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