mung bean cake with coconut milk
I found this recipe years ago, but don't remember where. I have made it a few times to accompany an Asian meal, and it has always been well-received. Don't let the shallots scare you off. They are quite sweet tasting when browned, like caramelized onions. Mung beans can be found in Asian markets, or Asian sections of larger supermarkets. This is a very dense, moist cake.
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prep time
1 Hr
cook time
50 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow mung beans
- 1 1/2 cups canned coconut milk, unsweetened
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar (or 1/2 cup thai palm sugar)
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped shallot
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
How To Make mung bean cake with coconut milk
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Step 1In a medium pot, combine beans with 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes, until beans are soft. Puree in blender.
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Step 2In a bowl, beat coconut milk and sugar until frothy. Add eggs and beat well. Add bean puree and mix thoroughly. Put mixture in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until mixture begins to thicken.
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Step 3Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square cake pan (use metal or make sure glass pan is heat-tempered glass, since you will be putting hot pan in cold water later).
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Step 4Pour mixture into prepared cake pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Raise heat to 450°F and bake another 25 to 30 minutes, until cake turns a deep amber.
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Step 5Remove from oven and immediately immerse pan in 1/2 inch cold water for 10 minutes. Change water to ensure it stays cold and leave pan another 15 minutes.
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Step 6In a small pan, heat oil and sauté the shallots until light brown. Drain off the oil and spread the shallots over the top of the cake. Cut into 9 squares. Serve warm or cold.
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Step 7Bean cake will keep 1 week in refrigerator.
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