Tau Suan

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Tau Suan

Tau Suan, also known as Mung Bean Porridge, is a beloved traditional Chinese dessert that delights the palate with its sweet, velvety texture and the subtle fragrance of pandan leaves. This comforting dish features soft, cooked mung beans suspended in a sweet syrup, often enjoyed with crispy fried dough fritters for a perfect contrast in texture. Rich in cultural heritage, Tau Suan is often served during festive occasions and is a nostalgic favorite for many, representing warmth and togetherness in Chinese households.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • Mung beans (1 cup, rinsed and soaked for 2 hours)
  • Water (4 cups)
  • Pandan leaves (2-3, tied in a knot)
  • Potato starch (1/4 cup)
  • Water (for dissolving starch) (1/4 cup)
  • Sugar (1/2 cup, adjust to taste)
  • Water chestnuts (1/2 cup, diced)
  • Fried dough fritters (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the mung beans thoroughly and soak them in water for 2 hours to soften.
  2. Drain the soaked mung beans and transfer them to a pot. Add 4 cups of water along with the tied pandan leaves.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the mung beans are soft and have broken down slightly.
  4. In a separate bowl, dissolve the potato starch in 1/4 cup of water, stirring until smooth.
  5. Slowly add the dissolved potato starch mixture to the pot, stirring continuously to thicken the tau suan. Adjust the thickness to your liking by adding more starch if desired.
  6. Add sugar to the pot, stirring until fully dissolved and the mixture is sweetened to your preference.
  7. Remove the pandan leaves from the pot and discard them.
  8. Serve the tau suan hot, topped with diced water chestnuts for crunch, and enjoy it with crispy fried dough fritters on the side.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Dessert • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 30 minutes • Calories: 220 • Fat: 1g • Carbs: 46g • Protein: 8g • Sodium: 10mg • Sugar: 24g