Che Dau Xanh
Sweet mung bean pudding in coconut milk.
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Join HomecookedIngredients
- 200 g Moong dal (yellow split mung)
- 1 tin Coconut milk
- 100 g Sugar
- ¼ tsp Salt
Method
- Rinse the mung beans and simmer until soft, about 25 minutes.
- Stir in the coconut milk, sugar, and salt and simmer until creamy.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition per serving
Estimated from ingredients; varies with exact portions and brands.
About Che Dau Xanh
Chè đậu xanh is a Vietnamese mung bean pudding, another member of the country's beloved chè family of sweet soups and puddings. Made from yellow split mung beans cooked down until soft and enriched with coconut milk, it is a gentle, wholesome dessert that turns a humble legume into something creamy and comforting. It is the kind of sweet found at markets and made at home for its simplicity and low cost.
The method is unfussy: the mung beans are simmered until tender, then stirred together with coconut milk, sugar, and a little salt and cooked down until the whole thing turns thick and creamy. The beans lend a subtle, nutty earthiness that keeps the pudding from being cloying, while the coconut milk gives it body and richness and the pinch of salt sharpens the sweetness. Naturally vegan and easy to make in a single pot, chè đậu xanh can be served warm for cozy comfort or chilled as a refreshing treat, spooned into bowls on its own or alongside other chè.
Che Dau Xanh: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Che Dau Xanh?
One serving of Che Dau Xanh has about 505 calories, with 14g of protein, 61g of carbs, 24g of fat and 10g of fiber. These are estimates based on the ingredient amounts in this recipe and will vary with your exact portions and brands.
Is Che Dau Xanh gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Che Dau Xanh has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Che Dau Xanh take to make?
About 40 minutes start to finish, but only around 10 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
How many servings does Che Dau Xanh make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.