Three-Color Dessert

Name: Three-Color Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 tbsp (15 ml) agar agar powder; ⅔ tsp pandan extract (you can buy this at an Asian food store); 14 oz (400 g) dried kidney beans or azuki beans (or a mix of both), soaked in water overnight and drained; 14 oz (400 g) dried kidney beans or azuki beans (or a mix of both), soaked in water overnight and drained; ½ tsp baking powder; ½ cup (100 g) peeled mung beans, rinsed, soaked in water for 30 minutes, and drained; 1½ cups (350 ml) water; ¼ cup (50 g) sugar; Pinch salt; Crushed or shaved ice; Crushed or shaved ice; ½ cup (120 ml) coconut sauce (see recipe in introduction note; optional)

Preparation info

Yield:
6 to 8
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr 30

Appears in

Simply Pho

By Helen Le

Published 2017

About

This dessert (chè 3 màu) is a popular item at Vietnamese restaurants overseas. To make coconut sauce, combine 1 cup (235 ml) coconut milk with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil. In a separate bowl, mix 1 teaspoon tapioca starch with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water and add to the boiling sauce. Simmer on low for 1 minute, or until slightly thickened.

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Asia
Vietnam
Dessert
Gluten-free
Vegan

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