Nurgül KaracaPremier Commis
11 May 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

A colorful Vietnamese street-food classic, che ba mau layers mung bean and red bean pastes, sweet jelly cubes, and coconut milk over ice in a glass. This dessert-drink is refreshing even on a cool morning.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Make the bean pastes

10 min

In separate pans, cook the boiled red beans and mung beans with half the sugar for 10 minutes, mashing each into a smooth paste.

2

Make the jelly

3 min

Bring the water, agar-agar, and remaining sugar to a boil, stirring for 3 minutes. Pour into a mold and let set at room temperature for 30 minutes.

3

Let it set

30 min

Let the poured mixture set completely at room temperature.

4

Layer the dessert

7 min

Cut the set jelly into cubes. Layer the red bean paste, mung bean paste, and jelly cubes in glasses. Top with crushed ice and coconut milk, then serve.

Reminder

Do not add the beans to the syrup until they have cooled completely, or they may absorb the sugar too quickly and become firm. Contains no allergens.

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