Vietnamese Coconut Banana Tapioca Pudding
A classic Vietnamese chilled dessert soup of small tapioca pearls simmered in rich coconut milk with ripe banana and a touch of sugar. Refreshing served over ice or warm on cooler days.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup small tapioca pearls (not instant)
- 4 cups water
- 13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
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1
Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1/2 cup small tapioca pearls (not instant) and stir immediately to prevent clumping. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until the pearls are translucent and tender with no white center, about 15 minutes.
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2
Drain and rinse the cooked tapioca under cold water to remove excess starch, then return to the pot.
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Add 13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk and 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar) to the pot and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
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Add 2 sliced ripe bananas, 1/8 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract. Stir gently and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the bananas are heated through and slightly softened. Do not overcook or the bananas will fall apart.
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Taste and adjust sweetness. Serve warm, at room temperature, or ladle over crushed ice for a chilled dessert.