Thai Black Beans in Coconut Milk Recipe
Are you looking for an easy canned black beans recipe? Then you should try Thai Black Beans in Coconut Milk. Every spoonful is a delicious combo of creaminess and nuttiness. Plus, using canned coconut milk is completely fine. So really, no complicated preparation is required!
Servings: 7
Calories: 361kcal
Equipment
- Medium-sized pan with a lid
Ingredients
- 4 cups coconut milk
- 3 cups black beans, cooked and drained
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Place a medium-sized pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the cooked and drained black beans.
- Pour the coconut milk, and mix.
- Cover with a lid and bring to a boil.
- Add the brown sugar and salt.
- Mix gently to dissolve the sugar.
- Place the top back on and adjust the heat to low.
- Let simmer for about 30 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- While it’s simmering, taste and add more sugar if preferred.
- Transfer your Thai black beans in coconut milk into bowls.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Cook’s Tip #1: Make sure you don’t add all the sugar right away. Start with a third of a cup, taste, then slowly add a bit more, if desired.
- Cook’s Tip #2: The color of the brown sugar will impact the color of the coconut milk.
- Cook’s Tip #3: Remember that salt is necessary for this dessert. It balances the two components of this Thai dessert --- sweetness, and creaminess. So do not skip it.
Nutrition
Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 386mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 6mg