Royal Lima Bean Sweet Soup

Chè đậu ngự is a sweet dessert made from peeled đậu ngự (a type of large-seeded lima bean, also known as butter bean), simmered until tender in rock sugar syrup, sometimes with a little pandan leaf or ginger added for fragrance. The dish has a gentle, refreshing sweetness, with nutty, soft beans that are lightly creamy, and it is not spicy. Chè is usually eaten with a spoon as a dessert or snack, and can be enjoyed warm or with added ice.