milk-scented mung bean cakes

How to Make Creamy Mung Bean Cakes: A Simple Guide

Mung bean cakes, with their delicate sweetness and melt-in-your-mouth texture, are a beloved Asian treat. Here’s an easy guide to making them at home.

Ingredients: 200g dried mung beans, 50g sugar (adjust to taste), 30g unsalted butter, 1 tbsp milk powder, and a pinch of salt.

Steps:

1. Soak and Cook: Rinse mung beans, soak in water for 4 hours, then steam or boil until soft (about 30 minutes). Drain well.

2. Mash and Blend: Mash the beans into a fine paste. For extra smoothness, blend in a food processor with sugar, milk powder, and salt until creamy.

3. Stir-Fry: Heat a non-stick pan over low heat. Add the bean paste and butter, stirring constantly for 10–15 minutes until thick and dry.

4. Shape and Set: Let the paste cool slightly. Roll into small balls, flatten into discs, or press into a mold. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour to firm up.

Tips: For richer flavor, replace milk with coconut milk. Add matcha powder for green tea flavor or dried fruits for texture. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

These homemade cakes are perfect with tea or as a dessert—simple, healthy, and irresistibly delicious!