Yi yi ren and mung bean soup

Simple soup with three ingredients: mung beans, Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁， Job’s tear) and crystal rock sugar.

This soup clear Summer heat and drain dampness. Great for climates that are hot and humid. The amount of beans and Yi Yi Ren is according to personal liking. Some people like thick soups and some like it runnier.
Pre-soaking the beans and Yi Yi ren helps to reduce cooking time and makes the soup creamier.

1. Soak mung beans and Yi Yi ren with cold water over night.
2. Add mung beans and Yi Yi Ren in 5 bowls of water. 
3. Bring to boil and simmer for 30 minutes. 
4. Stir in crystal rock sugar to taste
5. Simmer for another 15 minutes.