For nearly 50 years, Chè Mười Sáu has preserved Hanoi’s traditional dessert flavors, attracting generations of loyal fans.

Mung beans are considered a "cooling" ingredient in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and are very popular in the summer. People from the south usually make them into a sweet congee that tastes even ...

Beans have plenty of nutritional pluses – they’re high in fiber and low in fat, and they’ll increase the health quotient of most dishes they’re added to. So, ever thought about using beans in desserts ...

This Sunday, you have a choice: celebrate Valentine’s Day or celebrate the Lunar New Year. Choose the latter, and you’ll bypass the chocolates in favor of traditional fare served on one of the most ...

MAKING mooncakes requires more than just patience. Nimble hands are needed to handle the fragile mooncake skin and mould the pastry. The process was definitely not as easy as it looked, as ...

Blend one tablespoon of mung bean powder, a few drops of glycerine and rose water as required. Apply a thin layer to your skin and let it sit for 15 minutes. Rinse it off when it is dry. Combine one ...

Pureed lentil and coconut cream form the base of this unusual dessert. Take the puree in pan and add two tbsp of sugar and 1/2 cup of coconut cream. Cook for two minutes and keep aside. 3. Soak the ...

These savoury mung bean pancakes can be filled with prawns, beef or pork. They are a traditional Korean snack served with hot sauce and kimchi. Credit: Feast / John Laurie You will need to soak the ...