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Dulse atkon (mung bean dessert in coconut milk)

A creamy dessert made from cooked and mashed mung beans, sweetened and flavoured with coconut milk. Its velvety texture and sweetness make it ideal for celebrations and snack time.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Rinse the mung beans, then soak them for 2 hours in cold water.
  2. Drain them, put them in a pan with the water and bring to the boil.
  3. Cook over medium heat for 35 to 40 minutes, until the beans mash easily.
  4. Roughly mash the beans with a wooden spoon or potato masher.
  5. Add the sugar, salt and coconut milk, then stir for 10 minutes over low heat until creamy.
  6. Flavour with vanilla and let it cool slightly.
  7. Serve warm or cold, sprinkled with toasted coconut.

Variations and tips

Lighter version. Halve the sugar and serve with some fresh fruit.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.