Che Dau Do Red Bean Sweet Soup
Soft sweet adzuki beans with chewy tapioca pearls and coconut milk. Lovely warm or served over ice.
- Time8 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.75 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rinse the beans, cover with plenty of cold water and soak for at least 6 hours or overnight. Drain.
- 2
Put the beans in a pan with 1 litre of fresh water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 45 minutes until nearly tender.
45 min - 3
Stir in the sugar and salt and simmer for 10 minutes more, until the beans are soft but still hold their shape.
10 min - 4
Meanwhile, boil 800 ml water and add the tapioca pearls. Simmer for 12 minutes, then cover and leave for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse.
12 min - 5
Warm the coconut milk gently.
- 6
Ladle the beans and syrup into bowls, add the pearls and pour over the coconut milk. Add ice if serving cold.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
