If you’re looking for a creamy, sweet, and refreshing drink, this red bean and coconut milk beverage is perfect! Popular in various Asian cuisines, this drink is delicious and packed with flavor from the red beans and rich coconut milk. In this recipe, we’re swapping out sugar for condensed milk, which adds an extra layer of creaminess and sweetness.
I remember as a kid, my grandmother would take my siblings and me to our local pho restaurant, and we would always order this coconut milk and red bean drink—it was a refreshing treat after a hot bowl of pho. We would always go once a week and it always brings back such warm memories. Now, as an adult, I love making this drink at home because it’s so simple, yet so delicious and comforting.
Let’s get started!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of cooked red beans (either canned or homemade)
- 1 cup of coconut milk (for that rich, creamy texture)
- 1 cup of water from the cooked red beans (adds extra flavor and nutrients)
- ¼ cup of condensed milk (this sweetens and adds creaminess)
- Ice cubes (for some texture, a refreshing vibe)
Directions:
Step 1: Cook the Red Beans If you’re using dried red beans, soak them overnight and cook them in a pot of water until they’re soft and tender (45-60 minutes). If you’re pressed for time, canned red beans are a great alternative—just be sure to rinse them thoroughly.
After cooking the red beans, reserve 1 cup of the cooking water. This will add extra depth and richness to your drink.
Step 2: Blend the Ingredients In a blender, combine the cooked red beans, coconut milk, reserved red bean water, and ¼ cup of condensed milk. Blend everything until smooth and creamy. You can adjust the sweetness by adding more condensed milk to your taste.
Step 3: Add Ice & Serve (Optional) When blending ingredients together add a hand full of ice cubes for more texture, as well as to keep drink cool longer
Step 4: Sip & Enjoy! Your delicious red bean drink is now ready to be enjoyed. The combination of creamy coconut milk, sweet condensed milk, and soft red beans creates a delightful and unique flavor.
Tips for Customization:
- Adjust sweetness: Add condensed milk depending on your preference for sweetness.
- For a thicker drink: Reduce the amount of red bean water or blend more beans to make the drink richer and denser.
- Milk Options: If you do not want to use coconut milk, you can use whole milk or oat milk; just make sure the milk has a crematory factor!
This red bean drink is perfect as a refreshing treat or a light dessert. The creaminess of the coconut milk and condensed milk paired with the natural earthiness of the red beans makes it a flavor-packed drink you’ll want to enjoy over and over again.
Let me know how your red bean drink turns out, and feel free to share your own customizations! 🥤🍂
Happy Sipping,
<3 Ann