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Mash them while hot with sugar until they form a smooth paste. Set aside to cool.","group":"Yellow Layer","title":"Steam the soaked mung beans","timerMinutes":25,"sourceTitle":"Yellow Layer"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a small pot, simmer the cooked kidney beans with sugar over low heat for 10 minutes to allow the sugar to penetrate. Let cool.","group":"Red Layer","title":"In a small pot, simmer the cooked kidney beans","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Red Layer"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Mix agar-agar powder with water and pandan extract in a pot. Bring to a boil at 100°C (212°F), stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes. Pour into a shallow dish, let it set in the fridge, then shred or cut into small strips.","group":"Green Layer","title":"Mix agar-agar powder","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Green Layer"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Combine coconut milk and salt in a pot. Heat until simmering. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and cool.","group":"Topping","title":"Combine coconut milk and salt","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Topping"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"In a tall glass, layer the red beans, then the mung bean paste, followed by the pandan jelly strips. Top with plenty of crushed ice and pour the coconut sauce over everything.","group":"Assembly","title":"In a tall glass, layer the red beans","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"You can find pandan extract and agar-agar powder at most Asian grocery stores. For the best texture, serve immediately after adding crushed ice.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer","noCook","steam"],"equipment":["tall glasses","steamer","small saucepot","grater or knife"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"glass","note":"4 tall serving glasses"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Prepare all layers individually and store in airtight containers in the fridge. Assemble just before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store layers separately. 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