Qīngbǔliáng is Hainan's iconic sweet dessert soup. This refreshing cold dessert combines mung beans, coconut milk, barley, lotus seeds, tapioca pearls, and various fruits in a sweet coconut milk base. It is the ultimate tropical comfort food, found on every street corner in Hainan during the hot summer months.
Qingbuliang is more than a dessert in Hainan — it is a way of life. The name means 'clear and nourishing cool,' reflecting traditional Chinese medicine's concept of cooling foods. Every Hainanese has their favorite qingbuliang stall, and heated debates about the best version are common. The traditional Hainanese version is distinguished by its use of coconut milk.