Sweet Green Mung Bean 'Soup' (Look Dul Sah)

• 1 cup dried green mung beans
• 6 cups water
• 14 cup dried lotus seeds, with skins
• 3 ounces chinese brown sugar (brown candy,1 1/2 slabs)

1. Wash the mung beans in cold water several times discarding any debris.Place the mung beans and the water in a medium large saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce the heat to low and simmer,covered ,for 1 hour.Stir occasionally to keep the beans from sticking.
3. Let the beans cool slightly,then puree until smooth.
4. Return the puree to the pan with the lotus seeds and bring to a boil again.Reduce heat and let simmer,uncovered for 1 hour.If it seems to be too thick add more water-it should be the consistency of a lentil or split pea soup.
5. Chop the brown sugar and stir into the soup.Let simmer,stirring u ntil the sugar has dissolved.
6. Serve hot.

beans, water, lotus seeds, brown sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sweet-green-mung-bean-soup-look-dul-sah-488986 (may not work)