Monggo Ice Candy
Ice candy is the popsicle version of the Philippines. Instead of using popsicle moulds, we use platic bags, about 2 x 10 inches in size. It is a popular treat in the Philippines since I was a child, especially during hot days. Not only it is a treat for kids, but for adults, too.
Ice candy is usually sold at a sari-sari store. It comes in different flavors and colors in which I hope to share some of them to you. For starters, I am sharing my top favorite flavor – Monggo Ice Candy. Monggo is a term we use to call mung beans, may it be red or green. You may ask – how do you know if this ice candy uses red or green mung beans if it’s not stated in the title or name? It is, maybe, printed in our Filipino DNA😂 that red mung beans are usually meant for sweet dishes and green mung beans are for savoury ones. Well, at least in my family.
Monggo Ice Candy is made up of red mung beans, different kinds of milk (I think this is the secret here), sweetener and water. I’ve used this recipe countless times and it never fails – always a hit. The last time – I made them for three consecutive weeks. If I didn’t ran out of plastic bags, I would’ve have made some for the fourth week. But who can stop me from making them?? I used popsicle moulds and they were also perfect.
I love Monggo Ice Candy a lot and I loved it even more when I made them. It is sweet (but not overly sweet) and milky. It is a perfect summer treat.
I hope you can try this recipe and let me know!
I am bringing these at Angie’s Fiesta Friday #276. Please join us and have fun! 🙂
Monggo Ice Candy
A frozen treat that's perfect during hot days. It is made with red mung beans, three kinds of milk and sugar.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup red mung beans/adzuki beans
- water (for soaking the beans)
- 1 litre boiling water (to cook the beans), you may need more
- 1 small can evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup condensed milk
- 2 tbsp powdered milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 8 ice candy plastic bags (or popsicle moulds)
- funnel
Instructions
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In a bowl, add washed red mung beans and enough water (about 2 inches above the beans). Cover the bowl with cling film and soak for 8 hours or overnight.
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When the beans are ready, wash and drain the beans. Place in a pot and add boiling water. Cook over medium-high heat until beans are soft but not mushy (about 30-45 minutes). (NOTE: YOU NEED TO KEEP AN EYE ON THE MONGGO WATER BECAUSE YOU NEED AT LEAST 1 CUP OF IT. ADD MORE BOILING WATER IF NEEDED.) Let the beans cool down, making sure you have extra 1 cup (250 ml) cooking water.
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When the cooked beans have cooled down, drain the beans. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO RESERVE 1 CUP OF THE MONGGO WATER. Take 3/4 from the beans and place in blender along with the 3 kinds of milk, sugar and 1 cup (250 ml) monggo water.
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Blend away for few seconds to leave some texture of the beans.
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Using a funnel, add some of the whole cooked beans to the plastic bags. Pour some of the blended mixture (now you have the beans at the bottom). Tie tightly and carefully. Repeat until everything is done.
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Place in a freezer until firm.
Thanks a bunch for spending your precious time with me!
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13 Comments
ninoalmendra
Nice idea, Jhuls! I remember when I was a kid I always buy Ice Buko with Monggo. Yum! =)
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Hmm, haven’t tried Buko with Monggo – it sounds just as yum! Thank you, Nino. 🙂
Life Diet Health
Jhuls! First I was thinking mung beans? Then I read red mung beans which I haven’t seen… but adzuki beans I have! 🙂 Second, I thought beans in lollies? but thought well, I make black bean brownies so why not! Oh, and these are so easy for me to veganise as I have all the milks in coconut versions! Yay! I will make these very soon! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday. xxx
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Our version of red mung beans is a little smaller than adzuki beans I find in the grocery here. They taste the same, though. 😀 I hope you let me know how’s the vegan version tastes like.
Life Diet Health
🙂 I will do! It’s constant rain here again today though so no lollies!
rawsonjl
What an interesting idea. My boys and I have been experimenting with all sorts of frozen treats last summer; we’ll have to try these. Pinned.
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
I hope you’ll love them. Thanks for pinning and for stopping by.
helenfern
This sounds really good – I’ve never heard of it before. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Have a wonderful week!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
A perfect summer treat!😁 Thank you, Helen!
Ai | Ai made it for you
Yum! We have the same dessert in Japan and I love them! We also call them ice candy but they’re regular popsicles, not in bags. You’ve got me craving them now!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
I’ve used 1kg of adzuki beans just for ice candy.😂
Monika
Such an interesting recipe, never had popsicles made with beans!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
I think you’ll love them.😁 Thanks, Monika.😘