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Chè
Soak mung beans 1 hour. Simmer in water with pandan if you have it until very soft, 25–35 minutes. Mash half of them.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Chè take?
1 hr 50 min all in — 10 min prep, 40 min cook, 1 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 glasses. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 pinch.
How much sugar?
50 g of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Mung bean → Red beans. Chè đậu đỏ. Same coconut, same ice.
Any tips from this recipe?
A spoon of cooked sticky rice in the glass is chè đậu xanh nếp. Do not boil the coconut milk hard or it splits.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.