Its also sometimes called Rainbow Dessert, because of the vibrant colors in the dish.

What is Che Ba Mau?

And my favorite part is the coconut cream that cuts through all the sugar with a velvety richness.

Three Glasses of Chè Ba Màu Next to a Yellow Kitchen Towel

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Its a wonderfully balanced and complex dessert that manages to be refreshing and filling at the same time.

Homemade Means More Control

No ones ever said that che ba mau is quick or simple.

Ive had some ches that are teeth-rattlingly sweet, and others that feel more mild and balanced.

Glasses of Chè Ba Màu on a Tray With a Straw and a Tall Spoon

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Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small pot over medium-high heat.

Add the agar agar and 3 tablespoons sugar.

Stir for 1 to 2 minutes, until dissolved.

Bowl of Mung Beans Soaking in Water Next to a Smaller Bowl With Dry Mung Beans for Chè Ba Màu Recipe

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Lower heat to a simmer and mix in the pandan flavoring.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Once the pot is boiling, lower the heat to medium.

Pot With Pandan Jelly Ingredients Mixed While Hot for Che Ba Mau Recipe

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Let cool, then mash with a fork or potato masher.

Slice the pandan jelly into thin ribbons (my preference) or 1/2-inch cubes.

Bring the coconut cream to a boil in a small pot over medium heat.

Pandan Jelly Setting in a Pie Dish

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Then, add 3 tablespoons sugar, the tapioca starch, and salt.

Stir vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes, until the mixture thickens.

It should stick to the back of your spoon, like melted ice cream.

Mung Beans in a Pot With Water for Che Recipe

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Set aside to cool.

Youll build the che ba mau in a tall clear glass.

Drizzle the top of the mixture with 2 tablespoons of coconut sauce.

Mung Beans Mashed Together Using a Fork

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You will have enough ingredients to assemble 4 glasses of che ba mau.

you’ve got the option to also adjust your ice, based on preference.

Serve with a tall spoon and a straw.

Pandan Jelly in Strips in a Glass Pie Dish

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Mix the servings or eat each layer separately.

Ingredients can be refrigerated for up to one week.

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Some Sauce on the Back of a Spoon With a Streak on It to Showcase Desired Consistency

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Assembly (L to R): Bowl of Coconut Sauce, Bowl of Crushed Ice, Bowl of Crushed Mung Beans, Bowl of Red Beans Paste, Two Glasses, and Pie Dish With Pandan Jelly for Che Ba Mau

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Glass of Che Ba Mau (Layers From Bottom to Top: Reed Bean Paste, Mung Beans, Pandan Jelly, Crushed Ice, and Coconut Sauce)

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