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Water Chestnut Mung Bean Dessert: A Traditional Teowchew Sweet
Water chestnut and mung bean dessert is a traditional Teowchew sweet, simmered with diced water chestnuts, peeled Thai mung beans and pandan leaves. The water chestnuts are crisp, the mung beans are soft, and the dessert has a delicate pandan fragrance with just the right sweetness. Served cold.

Water chestnuts, Thai mung beans and pandan
Diced water chestnuts provide a crisp texture, paired with soft peeled Thai mung beans and the fragrance of pandan leaves. The dessert is served cold, with just the right sweetness.
Where to buy
Currently sold in person at markets only. Market sales dates and locations are updated as arrangements change. Check the latest market updates or enquire on WhatsApp.
Before you visit
Is the dessert served hot or cold?
It is served cold.
Can I buy it at Astaka Food Court or order delivery?
It is currently sold in person at markets only. Check the latest market dates and locations before visiting.
Next Market
- Location
- Straits City, Butterworth
- Dates
- 30 October–1 November 2026
- Hours
- 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
