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Che Bap

A comforting Vietnamese sweet corn pudding made with tapioca pearls and coconut milk infused with pandan leaves.

40 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups sweet corn kernels, stripped
  • 1/4 cup small tapioca pearls, rinsed
  • 3 cups water
  • 6 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 pandan leaves, tied in knot
  • 2 tbsp tapioca starch, slurried
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium pot, bring 3 cups water to a boil with 2 tied in knot pandan leaves and 1/4 tsp salt.

  2. 2

    Add 3 cups stripped sweet corn kernels and 1/4 cup rinsed small tapioca pearls, then simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes until tapioca becomes translucent.

  3. 3

    Stir in 6 tbsp granulated sugar until completely dissolved.

  4. 4

    Slowly stir in 2 tbsp slurried tapioca starch to thicken the mixture.

  5. 5

    In a small saucepan, warm 1 cup canned coconut milk over low heat for 3 minutes until gently heated.

  6. 6

    Ladle the corn pudding into bowls and top with a spoon of canned coconut milk.

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Questions

How long does Che Bap take?

As written, 40 minutes: 15 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (15 minutes): "Add 3 cups stripped sweet corn kernels and 1/4 cup rinsed small tapioca pearls, then simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes until tapioca becomes translucent."

Is there a substitute for pandan in Che Bap?

The entry for Che Bap calls for 2 pandan leaves, tied in knot. In its place: A little vanilla extract fills the same aromatic role, though the flavor is different.

How many calories are in Che Bap?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 240 calories, with 3 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 120 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Che Bap?

It is not a good candidate. Keep Che Bap covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

Can I halve or double Che Bap?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the corn drops from 3 cups to 1.5 cups; doubled, it is 6 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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