🇨🇳 China · Dessert
Refreshing Mung Bean Soup
By eatmundo · July 12, 2026
🇨🇳 CNA cooling, traditional dessert soup popular during hot summers. It is light, mildly sweet, and famous for its health-clearing properties.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Rinse 200g of mung beans thoroughly under cold running water.
- 2
Place beans in a pot with 1.5L of water and 5g dried tangerine peel.
- 3
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low.
- 4
Simmer for 40 minutes until the beans are tender and starting to split open.
- 5
Add 100g of rock sugar to the pot and stir until completely dissolved.
- 6
Adjust the sweetness to your preference by adding more sugar if needed.
- 7
Turn off the heat and let the soup cool down to room temperature.
- 8
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving for maximum refreshment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I soak the mung beans before cooking?+
Yes, soaking them for at least 2 hours helps them soften evenly and reduces the overall cooking time.
How do I prevent the dried tangerine peel from making the soup bitter?+
Scrape off the white pith on the inside of the peel with a knife before adding it to the pot.
How can I tell when the mung bean soup is perfectly cooked?+
The soup is ready when the beans have split open and the texture is soft and creamy, which usually takes about 45 minutes of simmering.
Can I use granulated sugar instead of rock sugar?+
You can, but rock sugar is preferred because it provides a milder, cleaner sweetness and a better mouthfeel for this traditional dessert.
