Tri-color Bean Coconut Ice Recipe
Red bean, white bean, mung bean, tapioca pearl, red tapioca, and pandan jelly served over shaved ice and coconut milk.
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Ingredients
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Beans and Peas
Tapioca and Jelly
For Serving
Method
Preparing the Beans
- 1
Cook the Red Beans
Rinse 1 cup of red beans and soak them in water overnight. Drain and place them in a pot with 3 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 1 hour or until soft. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Cook the White Beans
Rinse 1 cup of white beans and soak them in water overnight. Drain and place them in a pot with 3 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 1 hour or until soft. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Cook the Mung Beans
Rinse 1 cup of mung beans and soak them in water for 2-3 hours. Drain and place them in a pot with 2 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes or until soft. Drain and set aside.
Preparing the Tapioca and Jelly
- 4
Cook the Tapioca Pearls
In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of tapioca pearls and cook according to package instructions until translucent, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- 5
Prepare the Red Tapioca
If using colored tapioca, cook 1 cup of red tapioca according to package instructions, usually similar to regular tapioca pearls. Drain and set aside.
- 6
Prepare the Pandan Jelly
If making homemade pandan jelly, dissolve pandan extract in boiling water with agar-agar powder as per the package instructions. Let it set in a mold, then cut into small cubes. If using store-bought, simply cut into cubes.
Assembling the Dish
- 7
Layer the Ingredients
In a bowl, start with a layer of shaved ice (about 1 cup). Add a portion of red beans, white beans, mung beans, tapioca pearls, red tapioca, and pandan jelly on top.
- 8
Add Coconut Milk
Pour 1/4 cup of coconut milk over the layered ingredients in each bowl. Adjust the amount based on your preference.
- 9
Sweeten to Taste
Drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the top, if desired, to enhance the sweetness.
