Red Bean & Mung Bean Congee
Adzuki and mung beans simmered soft into a savory porridge. Cooling, nourishing, and quietly loaded with fiber.
Ingredients
- 180 g Adzuki beans (red bean / anko)
- 120 g Dried mung beans
- ⅜ tsp Salt
- 60 g White rice (optional)
- 15 g Ginger (optional)
Method
- Soak the adzuki and mung beans for an hour, then drain.
- Simmer the beans, rice, and ginger in plenty of water, stirring occasionally, until broken down and creamy, 45 minutes.
- Season with the salt and serve warm.
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About Red Bean & Mung Bean Congee
Red Bean & Mung Bean Congee is a Chinese lunch or dinner that comes together in about 60 minutes and serves 3.
Red Bean & Mung Bean Congee: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Red Bean & Mung Bean Congee?
A serving has about 293 calories — 15.6g protein, 56.9g carbs, 0.7g fat, 11.3g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Red Bean & Mung Bean Congee gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Red Bean & Mung Bean Congee 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 Red Bean & Mung Bean Congee take to make?
About 60 minutes start to finish, but only around 47 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.
Do I need every ingredient to make Red Bean & Mung Bean Congee?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out white rice, ginger — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Red Bean & Mung Bean Congee make?
This recipe makes 3 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.