Che Dau Trang

Name: Che Dau Trang
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 cup dried black-eyed peas, soaked; 1/2 cup glutinous sticky rice, rinsed; 2 pandan leaves, knotted; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup canned coconut milk; 2 tsp tapioca starch; 1/4 tsp salt

A classic Vietnamese sweet pudding featuring tender black-eyed peas and sticky rice simmered with pandan leaves, served warm with rich coconut sauce.

55 minEasyServes 4310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup dried black-eyed peas, soaked
1/2 cup glutinous sticky rice, rinsed
2 pandan leaves, knotted
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup canned coconut milk
2 tsp tapioca starch
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1

In a medium pot, simmer 1 cup soaked dried black-eyed peas in water until tender, about 25 minutes, then drain.
2

In the pot, bring fresh water to a boil, then add 1/2 cup rinsed glutinous sticky rice and 2 knotted pandan leaves and cook for 15 minutes.
3

Fold in black-eyed peas and 2/3 cup granulated sugar, stirring gently for 10 minutes until thickened.
4

In a small pan, combine 1 cup canned coconut milk, 2 tsp tapioca starch, and 1/4 tsp salt over low heat until warm and thick.
5

Ladle pudding into bowls, remove pandan leaves, and serve topped with coconut sauce.

Questions

How long does Che Dau Trang keep?

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

Can I halve or double Che Dau Trang?

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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