Che Dau Do

Name: Che Dau Do
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 cup adzuki beans, soaked; 5 cups water; 2 pandan leaf, knotted; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 cup canned coconut milk; 2 tsp tapioca starch

A traditional sweet dessert soup featuring tender red adzuki beans in a light broth topped with creamy coconut sauce.

75 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup adzuki beans, soaked
5 cups water
2 pandan leaf, knotted
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup canned coconut milk
2 tsp tapioca starch

Instructions

1

Drain 1 cup soaked adzuki beans and add them to a pot with 5 cups water and 2 knotted pandan leaf.
2

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until tender.
3

Stir in 2/3 cup granulated sugar and half of the 1/4 tsp salt, then simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until beans absorb sweetness.
4

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup canned coconut milk, 2 tsp tapioca starch, and remaining 1/4 tsp salt, heating gently until thickened into a topping sauce.
5

Ladle warm bean soup into bowls and top with coconut sauce.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Che Dau Do?

As written, 75 minutes: 15 of prep and 60 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (45 minutes): "Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until tender."

How do I know when Che Dau Do is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until thickened into a topping sauce.

What can I use instead of pandan in Che Dau Do?

The entry for Che Dau Do calls for 2 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 Che Dau Do?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 260 calories, with 7 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat, plus 6 g fiber and 140 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Che Dau Do keep?

Keep Che Dau Do covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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