Mung Bean Sweet Soup with Kelp

Mung Bean Sweet Soup with Kelp | Step 1: Rinse 250g mung beans and soak for at least 2 hours — only soaked beans break down properly.

Mung Bean Sweet Soup with Kelp | Step 2: Soak and rinse 40g dried kelp, then cut into fine shreds.

Mung Bean Sweet Soup with Kelp | Step 3: Put the beans in a pot with 2 litres of water, bring to the boil, then simmer for 40 minutes until they burst open.

Mung Bean Sweet Soup with Kelp | Step 4: Add the kelp and cook for a further 20 minutes.

Mung Bean Sweet Soup with Kelp | Step 5: Stir in 80g rock sugar until dissolved, then cook for 5 more minutes.

Mung Bean Sweet Soup with Kelp | Step 6: Sugar goes in last. Added early it tightens the bean skins, and no amount of cooking will break them down after that.