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Bubur Kacang Hijau

A sweet Indonesian mung bean porridge simmered with palm sugar, aromatic ginger, pandan leaves, and creamy coconut milk.

50 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup mung beans, soaked
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, smashed
  • 1 pandan leaf, knotted
  • 1/2 cup palm sugar, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup coconut milk

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, combine 1 cup soaked mung beans, 4 cups water, 1 inch smashed fresh ginger, and 1 knotted pandan leaf.

  2. 2

    Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until soft.

  3. 3

    Add 1/2 cup chopped palm sugar and 1/4 tsp salt, stirring until completely dissolved.

  4. 4

    Pour in 1 cup coconut milk and simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

  5. 5

    Discard ginger and pandan leaf before serving warm.

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Questions

What is Bubur Kacang Hijau?

A sweet Indonesian mung bean porridge simmered with palm sugar, aromatic ginger, pandan leaves, and creamy coconut milk. This reference files it under Indonesian dessert: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 50 minutes start to finish.

How long does Bubur Kacang Hijau take?

As written, 50 minutes: 10 of prep and 40 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (30 minutes): "Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until soft."

What can I use instead of pandan in Bubur Kacang Hijau?

The entry for Bubur Kacang Hijau calls for 1 pandan leaf, knotted. In its place: A little vanilla extract fills the same aromatic role, though the flavor is different.

How many calories are in Bubur Kacang Hijau?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 8 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 7 g fat, plus 6 g fiber and 120 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Bubur Kacang Hijau keep?

Keep Bubur Kacang Hijau covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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