Chè đậu trắng (Sweet White Bean Dessert)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried white beans
• 1 can Coconut milk
• 4 cups Water
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1/4 cup Tapioca pearls
• 2 leaves Pandan leaves (optional)
• 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. 1Place the 1 cup of dried white beans in a large bowl. Cover the beans with at least 4 cups of cold water, ensuring they are fully submerged by several inches, as they will expand. Let the beans soak at room temperature for at least 8 hours, or overnight, to soften them.
2. 2Drain the soaked white beans using a colander and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water. Set aside.
3. 3In a large heavy-bottomed pot (at least 4-quart capacity), combine the drained white beans with the 4 cups of water. If using, add the 2 pandan leaves. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat (approximately 212°F / 100°C), then immediately reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the white beans are very tender and easily mashable with a fork.
4. 4Remove the pandan leaves from the pot and discard them. Add the 1 can of coconut milk, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the pot. Stir gently to combine all ingredients. Continue to simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the soup to slightly thicken.
5. 5While the beans are simmering, prepare the tapioca pearls. In a separate small saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat (approximately 212°F / 100°C). Add the 1/4 cup of tapioca pearls and stir immediately to prevent sticking.
6. 6Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the tapioca pearls for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become completely translucent with no white centers. Drain the cooked tapioca pearls using a fine-mesh sieve and rinse them under cold running water to remove excess starch and prevent sticking. Set aside.
7. 7Ladle the Chè đậu trắng into individual serving bowls. Top each serving with a portion of the cooked tapioca pearls. Serve warm, or allow to cool completely to room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, then serve cold.

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