Mung Bean Cakes 绿豆糕 | Traditional Chinese Dessert | Only 3 Ingredients!

mung beans

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: yellow lentils

Split peas are similar in texture and flavor, while yellow lentils are often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk provides a lower calorie option, while soy milk is usually more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers a natural sweetness, while agave syrup is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier due to its fats, while canola oil is usually cheaper.

Wash the mung beans with hands until the water is clear.

Soak the mung beans until they expand.

Blend the soaked mung beans until smooth, adding more water as needed.

Pour the mung bean paste into a heat-safe bowl and let cool slightly.

Add any additional colors or powders to the paste and mix well.

Shape the dough into a long oblong shape using a mooncake mold.

Press down with the mold and release the shaped dough.

Create a divot in the bottom half of the dough, place the sesame filling, and close with the other half.

Press the seams to avoid cracks and cut down the middle for a cross-section view.

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