Alright, listen up, y’all. I’m gonna tell ya how to make this sweet soup thing, like them Viet folks do. Don’t you go worryin’ ’bout fancy words or nothin’, I’ll keep it simple as pie.
First off, you gotta get yourself some beans. Any kind will do, really, but them little red ones or the white ones, they work real good. Soak ’em overnight, see? Just like you would for anythin’ else you’re gonna cook with beans. This ain’t rocket science, y’know.
Next mornin’, you drain them beans and dump ’em in a pot. Add some water, enough to cover ’em good, and then some. Bring it to a boil, then turn it down low and let it simmer. You want them beans nice and soft, like butter almost. This might take a while, so don’t you be impatient.
While them beans are cookin’, you can get the other stuff ready. You’ll need some coconut milk. The thick kind, not that watery stuff. And some sugar, of course. How much sugar? Well, that depends on how sweet you like it. I say, start with a little, then add more if you need it. You can always add more, but you can’t take it out, right?
Okay, now, this is where it gets a little tricky. You can add some tapioca pearls if you want. Them little bitty balls, they get all chewy and fun to eat. But you gotta cook ’em separate, see? Follow the directions on the package, they’re all different. Don’t go messin’ it up now.
- Soak them beans overnight.
- Cook the beans till they’re soft.
- Get your coconut milk and sugar ready.
- Cook the tapioca pearls if you’re using ’em.
Once them beans are soft, you mash ’em up a bit. Not too much, just enough to make it a little thick. Then you pour in the coconut milk and the sugar. Stir it all up good and let it simmer for a bit longer. This is where you taste it and see if it needs more sugar. Go on, give it a try.
If you’re using them tapioca pearls, you add ’em in now. Stir it all together and let it heat through. And that’s about it, y’all. Your sweet soup is ready.
Now, you can eat it warm or cold, it don’t matter. Some folks like to add fruit to it, like mangoes or somethin’. I say, go ahead and do whatever you want. It’s your soup, ain’t it? You can put whatever you darn well please in it.
This soup, it’s good for you too. Beans are good for your heart, and coconut milk, well, it’s just plain tasty. And it’s a whole lot better for you than them store-bought desserts, all full of sugar and who knows what else. This is real food, y’know?
So there you have it. A simple, easy recipe for that Viet sweet soup. Don’t you be scared to try it. It ain’t hard, and it’s mighty delicious. And if you mess it up, well, just try again. That’s what I always do. Even us old folks make mistakes sometimes.
Anyways, I hope you enjoy it. It’s a good way to warm up on a cold day, or cool down on a hot one. And it’s somethin’ different, you know? Somethin’ to spice up your life a little bit. Go on, give it a try. You might just surprise yourself.
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