Singaporean Food for Thought

Green bean soup

This Chinese-style green bean soup, also known as mung bean soup, is an easy Chinese soup dessert that is cooling and sweet, so suitable for the perpetual hot weather in Singapore. Green beans are considered by Chinese as a ‘cooling’ food, and some believe it is a good natural alternative home remedy for acne.

Recipe

Serves 2-3 | Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 45 mins

• Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup green beans (mung beans), rinsed and drained
• 1 litre water
• 3 blade pandan leaves, rinsed and tied together
• Brown sugar, to taste

• Method:
• 1. Place green beans, water and pandan leaves in a pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes until the beans are soft and start to break down.
• 2. Remove from heat and stir in dark brown sugar to taste. Serve hot, warm, at room temperature, or cold.