Bubur kacang hijau facts for kids
Bubur kacang hijau
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| Alternative names | Bubur kacang hejo (su) Bubur kacang ijo (jv) Burjo |
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| Region or state | Southeast Asia |
| Main ingredients | Mung beans, coconut milk, palm sugar or cane sugar |
Bubur kacang hijau, often called burjo for short, is a yummy sweet porridge from Southeast Asia. It's made with special ingredients like mung beans, creamy coconut milk, and sweet palm sugar or cane sugar. To make it, the mung beans are boiled until they are super soft. Then, the sugar and coconut milk are mixed in to create a delicious, warm treat.
In different parts of Indonesia, this dish might have slightly different names, like kacang ijo in areas where people speak Javanese. People often enjoy bubur kacang hijau as a dessert or a quick snack. It's also a popular choice for breakfast or a late-night meal. In Indonesia, you can find many small shops called warung that specialize in selling bubur kacang hijau. These warung often sell grilled bread, known as roti bakar, too!
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Exploring Bubur Kacang Hijau Variations
The simplest version of bubur kacang hijau is just the mung bean porridge with coconut milk and palm sugar. But there are many fun ways to enjoy it!
Adding Black Glutinous Rice
Sometimes, bubur kacang hijau is served with black glutinous rice. This is called ketan hitam. You can also find ketan hitam made into its own sweet porridge, called bubur ketan hitam. Serving them together makes a tasty mix!
Enjoying with Durian
For those who love new flavors, bubur kacang hijau can even be mixed with durian. Durian is a unique fruit known for its strong smell and creamy taste. You can eat this special mix by itself or with a piece of bread.
Hot or Cold: Your Choice!
Bubur kacang hijau is usually eaten warm, especially on a cool evening. But if you're in Indonesia or Malaysia on a hot day, you might want to try it cold! In Indonesia, it's called es kacang hijau, and in Malaysia, it's ais kacang hijau. Both es and ais mean "ice" in these languages, making it a refreshing icy treat.
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Bubur kacang hijau mixed with ketan hitam and coconut milk
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Bubur kacang hijau with durian
