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Che Chuoi (Vietnamese Banana Tapioca Pudding)
Make this quick Vietnamese che chuoi, a vegan banana tapioca pudding with coconut milk, done in under 30 minutes with video help!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 6 Thai bananas
- 4 tbsp sugar
- ½ cup sago pearls
- 3 cups water (divided: 2 cups and 1 cup)
- 2 cups coconut milk
- roasted peanuts (to taste)
- sesame seeds (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the bananas and toss with sugar. Set aside.
- 2
Soak sago pearls in 2 cups of water for 15–20 minutes. Drain afterward.
- 3
In a pot, combine coconut milk and 1 cup of water. Heat over low, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Once warm, add the sliced bananas and gently simmer for 3–5 minutes, until the bananas soften slightly.
- 5
Add the drained sago pearls and cook over low heat, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Cook until the sago pearls are done and mostly translucent.
- 6
Serve warm or chilled. Top with roasted peanuts and sesame seeds. Enjoy!