Lelot Balatong

Ingredients for Lelot Balatong

• 1/2 cup mung beans
• 1/2 cup glutinous rice, rinsed and drained
• 400 milliliters coconut milk, plus extra for topping
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup sugar, or more to taste

How to cook Lelot Balatong

1. 1.Toast mung beans in a dry pan over medium heat until browned, then cool.
2. 2.Pulse cooled beans briefly until cracked but not powdered, using a food processor or mortar and pestle.
3. 3.Bring half the coconut milk and water to a boil in a pot.
4. 4.Add glutinous rice and mung beans. Cook over very low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding water if needed.
5. 5.Once thick and mostly absorbed, stir in remaining coconut milk and sugar; simmer 5 minutes.
6. 6.Serve hot with extra coconut milk on top.