Korean Sweet Red Bean Latte
Pat-latte is a Korean dessert drink made by blending most of the cooked red beans into a smooth puree with water, then warming it with milk to create a creamy, subtly sweet beverage with an earthy grain-like richness. A portion of whole beans is reserved and stirred in later, providing soft pops of texture that break up the otherwise silky consistency. Sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and a gram of salt are added during the warming stage: the condensed milk deepens the sweetness into something dense and caramel-adjacent, while the salt sharpens the contrast. A splash of vanilla extract tempers the rustic edge of the red bean flavor, and the latte holds up equally well served hot from the pot or poured over ice.
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Instructions
- 1
Blend 140 g cooked red beans with water until smooth for the bean base.
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Reserve the remaining 40 g beans for texture.
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Warm the bean base with milk over medium-low heat.
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Stir in sugar, condensed milk, and salt; cook for 5 minutes.
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Add reserved beans and vanilla, heat 2 more minutes, then turn off heat.
- 6
Serve warm in cups, or chill and pour over ice.
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