Tuesday 27 November 2012

Sweet Green Mung Bean 'Soup' (Look Dul Sah)

 Sweet Green Muong Bean 'Soup' (Look Dul Sah)






Ingredients:

                                                      (For 4 to 6 persons)

 1 cup dried green munge beans
6 cups water
1/4 cup dried lotus seeds, with skins
3 ounces chines brown sugar (brown candy,1 1/2 slabs)

Directions:



1-Wash the mange beans in cold water several times discarding any debris.Place the mung beans and the water in a medium large saucepan and bring to a boil.
2-Reduce the heat to low and simmer,covered ,for 1 hour.Stir occasionally to keep the beans from sticking.
3-Let the beans cool slightly,then puree until smooth.
4-Return the puree to the pan with the lotus seeds and bring to a boil again.Reduce heat and let simmer,uncovered for 1 hour.If it seems to be too thick add more water-it should be the consistency of a lentil or split pea soup.
5-Chop the brown sugar and stir into the soup.Let simmer,stirring u ntil the sugar has dissolved.
6-Serve hot.

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