{"id":"recipe_e92b3d7852","slug":"mung-bean-cake","title":"Mung Bean Cake","description":"A traditional, melt-in-your-mouth East Asian dessert made from skinless mung beans. These delicate cakes are smooth, nutty, and subtly sweet, often enjoyed during the Dragon Boat Festival.","serves":12,"time":{"prepMinutes":100,"cookMinutes":50,"totalMinutes":150,"activeMinutes":40},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"250g skinless mung beans","name":"Mung Bean","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.25,"usUnit":"cup","form":"skinless, dried","notes":"soaked for at least 4 hours","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"70g unsalted butter","name":"Butter","quantity":70,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"unsalted","notes":"cubed","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"60g granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":60,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.25,"usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"30g maltose or honey","name":"Honey","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.5,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"maltose provides a more traditional texture","group":"Main","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Rinse the 250g skinless mung beans thoroughly and soak them in water for at least 4 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator.","group":"Preparation","title":"Rinse the 250g skinless mung beans thoroughly","timerMinutes":240,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Drain the beans and spread them evenly in a steamer basket. Steam over boiling water for 40-50 minutes until the beans can be easily crushed with a finger.","group":"Cooking","title":"Drain the beans and spread them evenly","timerMinutes":50,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"While still hot, press the beans through a fine-mesh sieve or use a food processor to create a very smooth, fine paste.","group":"Cooking","title":"While still hot, press the beans through a fine-mesh sieve or use a food…","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a non-stick pan over low heat, melt the 70g butter. Add the mung bean paste and stir-fry to combine.","group":"Cooking","title":"In a non-stick pan","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add 60g sugar and 30g honey. Continue to stir-fry over low heat for 15-20 minutes until the mixture thickens and forms a non-sticky, cohesive dough that pulls away from the pan.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add 60g sugar and 30g honey","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Divide the dough into equal portions (about 35-40g each). Press each portion into a mold to shape. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for the best texture.","group":"Shaping","title":"Divide the dough","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"}],"notes":"Ensure the mung beans are completely skinless for the smoothest texture. If using beans with skins, you must soak and manually remove them, which takes much longer.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["steam","saute"],"equipment":["steamer","non-stick pan","fine mesh sieve","cake mold"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":12,"unit":"piece","note":"Standard sized mooncake mold"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"These cakes are best when chilled and can be made up to 2 days in advance."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to prevent drying out.","reheatingNotes":"Serve cold directly from the fridge."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e92b3d7852%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=5dbdfbdb-6037-450d-a932-ebc4d33d8951","imageAlt":"Mung Bean Cake — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["mung bean","traditional","chilled dessert","healthy snack","no bake"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Mung Bean Cake","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:40:00.498Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:40:00.498Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_ca9c87ad67","slug":"injeolmi-korean-rice-cakes","title":"Injeolmi (Korean Rice Cakes)","description":"A classic Korean dessert consisting of chewy, soft rice cakes made from glutinous rice flour and coated in nutty, toasted soybean powder.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_ca9c87ad67%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=385f6364-55ea-4845-ab94-8ac79d9d42d0","imageAlt":"Injeolmi (Korean Rice Cakes) — recipe cover","tags":["korean","rice cake","mochi","gluten free","vegan","chewy","soybean","traditional"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_ccccb482e4","slug":"kakigori-japanese-shaved-ice","title":"Kakigori (Japanese Shaved Ice)","description":"A light and airy traditional Japanese dessert made of finely shaved ice flavored with sweet syrups and topped with condensed milk or traditional ingredients like sweetened red beans.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_ccccb482e4%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=9bded2bc-0f7d-4a29-a087-57febe37da7e","imageAlt":"Kakigori (Japanese Shaved Ice) — recipe cover","tags":["kakigori","shaved ice","japanese dessert","summer","refreshing","cold treat"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_fe47d48a74","slug":"patbingsu-korean-shaved-ice","title":"Patbingsu (Korean Shaved Ice)","description":"A classic Korean summer treat featuring snowy shaved ice topped with sweet red bean paste, chewy rice cakes, and creamy condensed milk.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_fe47d48a74%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=26197653-fe28-4705-bcc9-a99fc3eeffb9","imageAlt":"Patbingsu (Korean Shaved Ice) — recipe cover","tags":["patbingsu","shaved ice","korean dessert","red bean","summer","refreshing","mochi"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":4}]}