Top 8 Most Delicious Red Bean Dishes to Try

Red Bean and Lotus Seed Soup is a nutritious dish that is great for both adults and children. Check out this recipe to cool down your body during the summer!

Ingredients:

• 150g dried or fresh lotus seeds
• 100g red beans
• 2 tablespoons tapioca starch (you can substitute with cornstarch if needed)
• Sugar, coconut milk

Instructions:

• Step 1: Prepare the ingredients. First, rinse the red beans and lotus seeds. Then soak them separately in cold water for about 1 hour.
• Step 2: Next, simmer the lotus seeds for about 10 minutes, then add the red beans and continue simmering for another 20 minutes. Add sugar to taste (adjust according to your preference for sweetness). Simmer for another 10 minutes until the beans and lotus seeds are soft and split open.
• Step 3: Add 2 tablespoons of tapioca starch with 2 tablespoons of water to the pot and stir quickly until the mixture becomes translucent and thickens.
• Step 4: Turn off the heat, ladle the soup into bowls, and optionally add coconut milk for enhanced flavor.

Red Bean Porridge is a nutritious dish that many young mothers choose for their children, especially on hot days. Not only does it provide essential nutrients and energy to keep children healthy, but it also helps cool the body, detoxify, and prevent constipation. For adults, it is not only delicious but also helps cool the body, detoxify, and promote smoother skin, making it especially beneficial for women.

Ingredients:

• 300g of high-quality sticky rice
• 200g red beans
• 10 fresh pandan leaves
• 200g grated coconut and common spices

Instructions:

• Preparation: Wash the red beans thoroughly and remove any damaged beans. Soak them in warm water for about 5 hours (add a pinch of salt to help soften them faster). Rinse the rice or optionally, roast it in a hot pan to cook it more quickly.
• Step 1: Bring about 1.5 liters of water to a boil in a pot and add the pandan leaves to infuse the water with fragrance.
• Step 2: Once the water boils, add the red beans and rice, and cook together. Add a teaspoon of salt to help soften the beans and rice faster.
• Step 3: Extract coconut milk from the grated coconut. Once the rice and beans are soft, add the coconut milk and continue cooking until the porridge thickens.

Note: You can adjust the amount of coconut milk to your liking, ensuring that the porridge becomes deliciously thick.

For added flavor, you can also prepare a separate coconut sauce by mixing 200g of grated coconut with 1/3 liter of water, and then thickening it with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, a pinch of salt, and some sugar before adding it to the porridge when serving.

Red bean soup is not only delicious but also an excellent remedy for cooling the body. Best of all, it's a simple dish to prepare for everyday family meals.

Ingredients:

• Fresh red beans
• Pork ribs
• Tomatoes
• Shallots
• Green onions
• Coriander leaves

Instructions:

• First, rinse the ribs and blanch them in boiling water. Then, wash them with cold water and let them drain. Season the ribs with finely chopped shallots, a bit of good fish sauce, and a spoonful of seasoning powder. Mix well and marinate for 20-30 minutes.
• Wash and cut the tomatoes into wedges.
• Heat some oil in a pot, add the ribs, and sauté until they begin to brown. Then, add the tomatoes and stir well. Next, pour in enough water to just cover the ribs.
• Once the broth is boiling, add the red beans and cover the pot to simmer until the beans soften. If you're not using a pressure cooker, soak the beans in warm water for 1-2 hours before cooking to help them soften faster.
• Simmer for about 20 minutes, release the steam, and taste for seasoning. Cook until the broth thickens. Before removing from heat, sprinkle with green onions and coriander for a fragrant finish.
• That's it! You've now got a nutritious and tasty soup for the whole family.

Buns are a familiar, convenient, and tasty snack, easily found on street corners across Vietnam. There are many varieties of buns, such as vegetarian, pork-filled, or taro buns. However, red bean buns are especially captivating with their vibrant color, delicious flavor, and symbolic meaning of good fortune. Today, we’ll guide you through making red bean buns.

Ingredients (for 4 servings)

• Red beans: 350g
• White sugar: 30g
• Water: 200ml
• Yeast: 8g
• Flour: 700g
• Baking powder: 8g
• Butter: 15g

Instructions:

• To make the dough: Combine sugar and yeast with warm water and let it rest for a while. In a separate clean bowl, mix the flour, butter, and baking powder. Then, add the yeast mixture and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise until it doubles in size.
• To make the red bean filling: Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece flat, make an indentation in the center, and place the red bean filling inside. Shape the dough into a ball or any shape you prefer.
• To steam the buns: Cut small squares of parchment paper and place each bun on one. Arrange the buns in a steaming basket and steam for about 10 minutes.
• Your red bean buns are now ready to enjoy! They are perfect when paired with hot tea for a delightful snack.

The green tea red bean pudding is a sweet and soft treat perfect for enjoying on a hot sunny day. Green tea is also very beneficial for your health!

Ingredients: Serves 2

• Rice flour: 80g
• Wheat flour: 15g
• Brown sugar: 70g
• Green tea powder: 2 tablespoons
• Red beans: 2 tablespoons

Directions:

• Mix the wheat flour, rice flour, and green tea powder in a large bowl. Add 100ml of water and stir until there are no lumps.
• In a pot, heat 200ml of water with 70g of brown sugar until completely dissolved.
• Pour the sugar water into the flour mixture and stir occasionally.
• Pour the mixture into a mold. Steam over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until each piece of pudding sinks slightly.
• You can add red bean paste as a filling. Put a small amount of red beans into the indentation of each piece and steam for another 11 minutes until fully cooked, then turn off the heat.
• Once the pudding cools down for about 2-3 minutes, it is ready to be served hot! For a richer taste, serve with coconut milk. If you prefer it cold, refrigerate it for 1-2 hours before serving.

Red beans are a nutritious ingredient, while vanilla brings an irresistibly fragrant aroma. Combining these two ingredients creates a delightful dessert that no one can resist. Let’s take a look at how to prepare this delicious vanilla red bean dessert!

Ingredients:

• Red beans: 200g
• Sugar: 100g
• Salt: 1 teaspoon
• Vanilla extract: 1 bottle
• Coconut milk: 1 bowl
• Water: 1 liter

Instructions:

• Step 1: Soak the red beans for 8 hours, remove any damaged beans, and rinse them clean.
• Step 2: Place a pot on the stove, add water, then add the red beans and salt. Simmer until the beans are tender and fully expanded. Keep an eye on the pot, ensuring the beans are cooked through but not too soft or undercooked.
• Step 3: Once the beans are cooked, separate the water from the beans.
• Step 4: Add sugar and the cooked beans back to the pot, mix well, and let them sit for about 30 minutes to allow the sugar to soak in.
• Step 5: Add the red bean water back into the pot and bring to a simmer. Once it starts bubbling, add the vanilla extract and adjust the sweetness with more sugar if desired.

Serve the red bean mixture in bowls, topping with coconut milk for a creamy touch. Enjoy it hot, or let it cool and add ice for a refreshing treat. You can also substitute coconut milk with sweetened condensed milk for a different flavor.

The creamy texture of red beans, the cool crunch of red bean jelly, combined with rich coconut milk and crushed ice, promises to be a favorite dessert for your family.

Ingredients: Serves: 2

• Red beans: 300 Gr
• Coconut water: 100 ml
• Gelatine sheets: 2 sheets
• Condensed milk: 50 ml
• White sugar: 110 Gr
• Coconut milk: 50 ml

Instructions:

• Soak the red beans in water until soft. Then, place the red beans and white sugar into a pot with 2 liters of water and cook until soft.
• Afterward, remove the red beans, add one gelatine sheet to the red bean water, and bring it to a boil. It’s best to soak the gelatine in cold water before adding it to the pot.
• In another bowl, combine 100ml of coconut water and the second gelatine sheet, heat gently until dissolved.
• Once the jelly sets, cut it into small square pieces.
• Finally, serve in bowls with coconut milk, condensed milk, and red beans on top, and it’s ready to enjoy!

On cold rainy days or during winter, there's nothing better than a hot bowl of red bean sticky rice dessert. The irresistible fragrance of the sticky rice rising with the steam makes it hard to resist. Red bean dessert is a simple, beloved dish. The soft, sticky rice, combined with the earthy flavor of peanuts, blends perfectly with the rich coconut milk, making it an incredibly enticing dish.

Ingredients: (1 serving):

• 1 tablespoon sticky rice
• 1 handful of red beans (kidney beans)
• 50ml fresh coconut water (or 1 tablespoon palm sugar syrup to sweeten for children over 1 year old)

Instructions:

• Soak the red beans overnight.
• Rinse the sticky rice and red beans. Add coconut water and a little water to a pot and simmer until soft.
• If not using fresh coconut water, add the palm sugar syrup when nearly done cooking. Stir briefly and turn off the heat to finish.