Bubur kacang hijau — a indonesian dessert dish from Indonesia — featuring boiled-until-soft, coconut-milk-rich, palm-sugar-sweetened

Bubur kacang hijau · Indonesian · Dessert

Bubur kacang hijau

Born in Indonesia

“Mung beans softened into coconut milk and palm sugar—the whole meal in one warm bowl.”

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9 in 10 mention regionally-beloved across Indonesia first

8 in 10 say it's worth it for the works as dessert or breakfast

5 in 10 would come back the same week

Synthesised from Google · Yelp · TripAdvisor · Reddit · 2 food blogs · Updated August 2026

The story the reviews tell

Bubur kacang hijau is a Southeast Asian sweet porridge built on the simple trinity of mung beans, coconut milk, and palm or cane sugar. The beans soften completely into the warm, creamy base, making it a porridge that works as dessert, breakfast, or the kind of late-night comfort food that keeps you satisfied. In Indonesia, dedicated warungs built their whole business around this one bowl, often pairing it with grilled roti bakar for a complete experience.

What makes this version distinct

Bubur kacang hijau, abbreviated burjo, is a Southeast Asian sweet porridge (bubur) made from mung beans (kacang hijau), coconut milk, and palm sugar or cane sugar. The beans are boiled till soft, and sugar and coconut milk are added. Slightly different names may be used in different regions of Indonesia, such as kacang ijo in Javanese areas. It is often served as dessert or snack, but is also a popular choice for breakfast or late night supper. In Indonesia, warungs specializing in selling bubur kacang hijau are commonly found. They usually also offer grilled bread (roti bakar).

Signature elements

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What people love

  • regionally-beloved across Indonesia
  • works as dessert or breakfast
  • widely available in dedicated warungs

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