Teresa's Recipes
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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup, rinsed and soaked for 2 hours Mung beans
- 4 cups Water
- 2-3, tied in a knot Pandan leaves
- 1/4 cup Potato starch
- 1/4 cup Water (for dissolving starch)
- 1/2 cup, adjust to taste Sugar
- 1/2 cup, diced Water chestnuts
- for serving Fried dough fritters
Dietary Notes
- 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
Instructions
- Rinse the mung beans thoroughly and soak them in water for 2 hours to soften.
- Drain the soaked mung beans and transfer them to a pot. Add 4 cups of water along with the tied pandan leaves.
- 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.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the potato starch in 1/4 cup of water, stirring until smooth.
- 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.
- Add sugar to the pot, stirring until fully dissolved and the mixture is sweetened to your preference.
- Remove the pandan leaves from the pot and discard them.
- Serve the tau suan hot, topped with diced water chestnuts for crunch, and enjoy it with crispy fried dough fritters on the side.
Tips
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of coconut milk just before serving.
- If you prefer a different texture, you can blend part of the mung beans for a smoother consistency.
- Make sure to keep the tau suan warm until serving, as it thickens as it cools.