Chè Bà Gai

Chè Bà Gai is a traditional Vietnamese dessert made from glutinous rice and mung beans, offering a delightful blend of textures and flavors. This vegan treat is often enjoyed chilled, making it a refreshing dessert perfect for warm days.

Ingredients

• Glutinous rice flour - 100 grams
• Mung beans (split) - 50 grams
• Coconut milk - 200 milliliters
• Sugar - 50 grams
• Pandan leaves - 2 pieces
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Water - 500 milliliters
• Sesame seeds (toasted) - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Soak the mung beans in water for at least 2 hours, then drain.
2. In a pot, boil 500ml of water, add the soaked mung beans, and cook until soft, about 20 minutes.
3. Once cooked, drain the mung beans and mash them until smooth. Set aside.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, salt, and 100ml of water to form a dough.
5. Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each ball into a disc.
6. Place a spoonful of the mung bean paste in the center of each disc, fold over and seal to form a ball.
7. In a pot, bring 200ml of coconut milk to a gentle simmer, adding sugar and pandan leaves. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
8. Drop the filled dough balls into boiling water and cook until they float to the surface, about 5-7 minutes.
9. Remove the balls and let them cool slightly before serving with the coconut milk sauce.
10. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 100 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Contains healthy fats from coconut milk, which can help maintain heart health.

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