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Vietnamese Husband and Wife Cake (Bánh Phu Thê) Recipe

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A traditional Vietnamese dessert made from mung beans, coconut, and tapioca starch, often served at weddings.
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Preparation Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Steamer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 200 g Mung beans soaked and cooked
  • 100 g Tapioca starch
  • 100 g Sugar
  • 200 ml Coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Salt

Instructions
 

  • 1. Soak mung beans for at least 2 hours, then cook until soft. Mash into a paste.
  • 2. In a mixing bowl, combine tapioca starch, sugar, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
  • 3. Add mung bean paste to the mixture and stir until smooth.
  • 4. Pour the mixture into small molds or a tray.
  • 5. Steam for about 30 minutes or until set.
  • 6. Let cool before serving.

Notes

Traditionally served at weddings, these cakes symbolize the harmony between husband and wife.

Nutrition

CALORIES: 250kcalCARBOHYDRATES: 45gPROTEIN: 5gFAT: 5gSATURATED FAT: 4gSODIUM: 50mgPOTASSIUM: 150mgFIBER: 2gSUGAR: 20gCALCIUM: 20mgIRON: 1mg
Keyword Traditional, Wedding
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