Mung Bean Soup
Mung bean soup (绿豆汤）, also known as mung bean porridge, is a traditional Chinese dish made with green mung beans.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 102kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup mung bean
- 10 cups water
- 1/4 cup dried lily bulbs
- 1/4 cup dried red lotus seeds
- 4 dried red dates
- 2 tablespoons rock sugar
Instructions
- Put the mung beans in a bowl, cover them with water, and let them soak for at least 1 hour.
- Drain and rinse the beans under cold water. Add the beans to a medium pot along with 10 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until tender (about 40 minutes or longer depending on your desired consistency). Stir occasionally.
- Add dried lily bulbs, dried red dates, and dried red lotus seeds. Continue simmering for 10 more minutes.
- Add rock sugar or your favorite sweeteners.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.8g | Protein: 4.7g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 3.8g | Sugar: 7.3g | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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