Che Chuoi

Name: Che Chuoi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1/4 cup small tapioca pearls, soaked; 2 cups canned coconut milk; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp salt; 6 ripe baby bananas, sliced; 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed

A sweet dessert soup with tender banana slices and chewy tapioca pearls simmered in rich coconut milk. Warm or chilled, it is finished with a sprinkle of crushed peanuts for texture.

30 minEasyServes 4290 cal/serving

VietnameseDessertStovetopVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

1/4 cup small tapioca pearls, soaked
2 cups canned coconut milk
1 cup water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
6 ripe baby bananas, sliced
2 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed

Instructions

1

Soak 1/4 cup small tapioca pearls in warm water for 15 minutes, then drain.
2

In a saucepan, combine 2 cups canned coconut milk, 1 cup water, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt over medium heat.
3

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring to dissolve the granulated sugar.
4

Add drained 1/4 cup soaked small tapioca pearls and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until translucent.
5

Stir in 6 sliced ripe baby bananas and simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes until warm and softened.
6

Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with 2 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts before serving.

Questions

How long does Che Chuoi keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Che Chuoi?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, 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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