Classic Tau Suan Recipe
Ingredients:
– 1 cup split mung beans
– 4 cups water
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup water
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– Pandan leaves for flavor
Steps:
1. Soak the mung beans in water for at least 1 hour.
2. Drain the beans and place them in a pot with 4 cups of water and pandan leaves.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until beans are soft, about 30 minutes.
4. In a separate pot, mix sugar, salt, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil.
5. Mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry, then slowly pour into the sugar mixture, stirring constantly until thickened.
6. Serve the mung beans with the sugar syrup and enjoy!
Tau Suan with Coconut Cream
Ingredients:
– 1 cup split mung beans
– 4 cups water
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup water
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– Pandan leaves for flavor
– 1 cup coconut cream
Steps:
1. Follow the steps for classic Tau Suan recipe.
2. Once the mung beans are cooked, top with coconut cream before serving.
3. The combination of creamy coconut and sweet mung beans is sure to delight your taste buds!
Tau Suan with Gula Melaka Drizzle
Ingredients:
– 1 cup split mung beans
– 4 cups water
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup water
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– Pandan leaves for flavor
– Gula Melaka (palm sugar) for drizzling
Steps:
1. Follow the steps for classic Tau Suan recipe.
2. Instead of regular sugar syrup, melt Gula Melaka in a saucepan with a little water to create a rich, caramel-like drizzle.
3. Pour the Gula Melaka drizzle over the mung beans before serving for a decadent twist on this traditional dessert.
