INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 kg red munggo (mung beans), washed
- 1/2 kg brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Water (for soaking)
- Vanilla (or Ube) ice cream
HOW TO MAKE:
- First, soak the red mung beans in water, overnight.
- Place the red mung beans in a medium- sized sauce pan.
- Add- in water, about two inches above the level of the mung beans.
- Place the pan over medium heat and bring it to a boil.
- Once it starts boiling, reduce heat.
- Cook until the beans are soft but firm then remove from heat.
- Using a strainer, drain some of the water leaving about a cup.
- Place the pan with the mung beans back on the stove.
- Add- in the brown sugar and baking soda.
- Simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes or until the liquid has caramelized and the beans has turned very soft but not pasty.
- Remove from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- Scoop your favorite ice cream in a serving glass or bowl then top it with the sweet mung bean mixture. Enjoy!
Note: Place the leftover in a tightly sealed bottle and keep it inside the fridge for future use.
IMAGE: blog.junbelen.com
Also try: Tinutong Na Munggo
