Chè Đậu Trắng (Sweet White Bean Dessert)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried white beans
• 6 cups Water
• 1 can Coconut milk
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1/4 cup Tapioca pearls
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1Measure the 1 cup of dried white beans. Rinse them thoroughly under cold running water. Place the rinsed 1 cup of dried white beans into a large bowl and cover them completely with fresh water. Let the beans soak for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to soften them.
2. 2Drain the soaked 1 cup of dried white beans. Transfer the drained beans to a large heavy-bottomed pot. Add the 6 cups of water to the pot.
3. 3Place the pot over high heat and bring the water and beans to a rolling boil (212°F / 100°C). Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the beans are very tender when you bite into one.
4. 4While the beans are simmering, prepare the tapioca pearls: In a separate small saucepan, bring at least 3 cups of water to a rolling boil (212°F / 100°C). Add the 1/4 cup of tapioca pearls to the boiling water, stir gently, and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the pearls become completely translucent. Carefully drain the cooked tapioca pearls using a fine-mesh sieve and rinse them under cold water to prevent sticking; set them aside.
5. 5Once the beans are tender, add the 1 can of coconut milk, the 1/2 cup of sugar, the 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the pot with the beans. Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.
6. 6Continue to simmer the mixture over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the 1/2 cup of sugar is completely dissolved and the dessert is heated through. You will notice the mixture thicken slightly.
7. 7Gently stir in the cooked 1/4 cup of tapioca pearls into the pot, being careful not to break them. Serve the Chè Đậu Trắng warm or chilled, as preferred.

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