Rainbow Drink Che Ba Mau

Dive into the vibrant flavors of Vietnam with this stunning Rainbow Drink, known as Che Ba Mau. This refreshing dessert drink combines the rich layers of velvety mung bean paste, pandan jelly, and sweetened red beans with creamy coconut milk and a generous heap of crushed ice. Perfectly indulgent yet light, this treat is as delightful to look at as it is to sip, with its colorful layers resembling a tropical rainbow. The addition of pandan adds an aromatic, herbaceous note, while the subtly sweet coconut milk ties everything together. Ready in just 30 minutes, Che Ba Mau is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for hot summer days or as a novel way to end a meal. Serve it with a spoon and straw for a fun, interactive experience that combines texture and flavor in every taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sweetened red beans (canned or cooked from dry)
• 1 cup Pandan jelly (cut into small cubes)
• 1 cup Sweetened mung bean paste (cooked and mashed)
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 2 cups Crushed ice
• 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract (optional)

Directions

Step 1

If using dried red beans, soak them overnight, then rinse and cook in boiling water until tender. Sweeten with 1-2 tablespoons of sugar while still warm. Let cool.

Step 2

To make pandan jelly, dissolve agar-agar powder in water following package instructions. Add pandan extract for flavor and color. Pour into a shallow dish, let it set, then cut into small cubes.

Step 3

Cook yellow mung beans by boiling in water until soft. Drain and mash into a paste. Sweeten the paste with 1-2 tablespoons of sugar.

Step 4

In a small saucepan, warm coconut milk over low heat and stir in a pinch of salt. Add sugar and vanilla extract (if using) to season it lightly. Let cool to room temperature.

Step 5

To assemble, divide the red beans, pandan jelly, and mung bean paste evenly into 4 serving glasses. Add crushed ice on top.

Step 6

Pour sweetened coconut milk over the layers in each glass until it reaches the desired level.

Step 7

Serve immediately with a spoon and straw, allowing each person to stir their Che Ba Mau before enjoying!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1456 grams (1456.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1407

Total Fat 6.30g	8%
Saturated Fat 1.00g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 450mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 303.40g	110%
Dietary Fiber 24.60g	88%
Total Sugars 200.40g
Protein 30.50g	61%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 230mg	18%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 1491mg	32%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.1%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 87.2%