Ice cream is a favorite treat for many people on hot summer days with its refreshing coolness and a variety of delicious flavors. Today, TasteVN will introduce you to 2 ways to make sweet and fragrant black bean ice cream that is appealing! Let’s get into the kitchen to make this ice cream to treat the whole family!
1. Black Bean Ice Cream
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
3 hours
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Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Black Bean Ice Cream Serves 5
Black beans 200 gr Cream powder 200 gr Vanilla 1 tube Sugar 200 gr Salt 1/2 teaspoon Roasted peanuts A little Colored glutinous rice A little (for decoration)
What is cream powder? Where to buy it?
- Cream powder, also known as fat powder, is a type of powder that is very fine, creamy in color, and easily dissolves in water.
- Cream powder is often used to replace milk and cream in beverages or baking because, in addition to providing fat content, it also enhances the aroma of the dish.
- You can buy cream powder at stores selling ingredients for milk tea, beverages, or at markets and supermarkets.
- The price for 1kg of cream powder ranges from 68,000 VND to 80,000 VND, depending on the brand you choose (Price updated from November 2021).
Tools Needed
How to Make Black Bean Ice Cream
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Wash and Soak the Beans
First, wash 200g of black beans with water to remove dirt, then place the beans in a basin and soak them in clean water for about 8 – 9 hours or overnight to allow them to expand.
After that, take the black beans out, rinse them with clean water again, and then place them in a colander to drain.
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Simmer the Black Beans
You can place the black beans in a pot, then pour enough water to cover the beans and simmer for 1 hour. Remember not to cover the pot tightly so that when the water boils, the foam doesn’t overflow.
Next, add 2 large ice cubes to the pot with the black beans and continue to simmer until the water boils again. Once the black beans are cooked soft, cover the pot tightly for another 2 hours to make the beans tender.
After 2 hours, when the beans are soft and cooled, add 1 vanilla pod to the pot and gently stir with a spoon to dissolve the vanilla.
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Blend the creamy black bean mixture
You use a sieve to separate the beans into one bowl and pour the bean cooking water into another bowl.
Add 200g of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 2/3 (about 140g) of the creamy powder into the bean cooking water bowl, then stir until the mixture dissolves. You can adjust the amount of sugar according to your family’s taste.
Next, put all the beans into a blender, pour a little of the bean water mixture into the blender to make it easier to blend the beans. Blend until the beans are smooth and fine.
Then, pour the bean water mixture into the blender and use a spoon to stir vigorously until the mixture starts to froth.
Add 50ml of hot water to a bowl containing the remaining 1/3 of the creamy powder and stir until the powder dissolves.
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Pouring into molds and freezing
Slowly pour the creamy black bean mixture into the ice cream molds or food containers.
Next, evenly drizzle the whipped cream mixture on top, then place it in the freezer refrigerator for about 4 – 5 hours, and then you can enjoy it.
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Completion
After the ice cream has frozen, you can use a spoon or ice cream scoop to take out a suitable amount of ice cream into a cup or bowl, then sprinkle some peanuts and colorful candy on top for a more delicious and visually appealing treat.
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Final Product
So you have a refreshing, nutritious black bean ice cream to enjoy right at home.
The ice cream is smooth and melts in your mouth, blending the fragrant sweetness and rich flavor of black beans and creamy ice cream, eaten together with peanuts and crispy candy, making the ice cream even more flavorful and irresistibly attractive.
2. Black Bean Ice Cream with Coconut Milk
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Black Bean Ice Cream with Coconut Milk For 5 people
Black beans 300 gr Coconut milk 500 ml Condensed milk 150 gr Pandan leaves 2 sprigs Sugar 150 gr Salt 2 teaspoons
Where to buy coconut milk?
- You can find canned coconut milk at TasteVN stores or you can purchase it through the website bachhoaxanh.com.
- The price for a can of coconut milk ranges from 15,000 VND/can 160ml to 38,000 VND/can 400ml (Price updated in November 2021).
- However, to ensure safety and better quality when using, you can make coconut milk at home following the simple guide from TasteVN!
How to make Black Bean Ice Cream with Coconut Milk
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Wash and soak black beans
After purchasing the black beans, use water to wash away all dirt.
Put 300g of cleaned black beans into a large bowl. Pour 1.5 liters of water into the bowl and soak the beans for about 6 – 8 hours until they are soft. After soaking, take the beans out and let them drain.
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Cooking black beans with coconut milk
Continue by placing a pot on the stove, add 500ml of coconut milk, and turn the heat to medium.
Add 150gr of sugar, 150gr of condensed milk, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 2 sprigs of pandan leaves to the pot, then stir well.
Once the coconut milk mixture is slightly boiling and the sugar and condensed milk have dissolved, pour in the black beans and cook for another 15 minutes before turning off the heat.
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Pour the ice cream mixture into molds and freeze
Use a ladle to slowly scoop the mixture into molds and then insert a popsicle stick into each ice cream mold.
Place the ice cream in the freezer refrigerator for 4 – 6 hours until the ice cream is frozen, then you can take it out to enjoy.
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Final product
So you have a delicious black bean coconut milk ice cream with the sweet and rich flavor of soft black beans combined with the fragrant and creamy taste of coconut milk.
On a hot sunny day, having a cold popsicle, taking a bite feels refreshing immediately, what could be better, right?
How to choose delicious plump black beans
- You should choose black beans that have a kidney-shaped appearance, small in size, only half the size of large black beans and twice the size of green beans.
- Look for beans with a black shell color, smooth and intact, with the inside being off-white or greenish.
- Choose black beans with a characteristic aroma and avoid selecting beans that are chipped, infested with pests, damp, or have white powder clinging to them.
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So TasteVN has just guided you through the details of 2 recipes how to make black bean ice cream that are sweet, rich, delicious, nutritious, and safe, easy to make at home. Quickly note down the recipe and try it out right away!
