Mung Bean Pudding (Vietnamese Che Kho)

Mung Bean Pudding (Vietnamese Che Kho)


1. Soak mung bean overnight, pick out all bad beans.

2. Remove shell/skin of the rest, let dry.

3. Dry toast sesame in a hot shallow pan.

4. Let cool.

5. Boil mung beans in a pot until tender, about 50 minutes to 1 hour.

6. Strain off water and process them into paste (using mortar, food processor).

7. Add sugar, mix thoroughly and leave for 1 hour.

8. Pour mixture into a large surface pan or pot and cook over low heat, stir constantly until it becomes a thick paste (thicker than mashed potatoes).

9. Mix in vanilla.

10. Spoon the pudding onto 6 small plates, press them down firmly.

11. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

12. Best served with green tea.

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