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Traditional Vietnamese Banana Tapioca Pudding (Chè Chuối)

groups10 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 120 minsskilletCook: 30 minsscheduleTotal: 150 minsoutdoor_grillBoiled
Allergens:warningPeanuts

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9 Steps Total

schedulePrepare in advance

  • circleDry shredded tapioca needs to be soaked in warm water in advance for 2 hours.2h
01
Preparation
00:00:20

Into a bowl of warm water add 100g of dry shredded tapioca and let it soak for 2 hours.

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Make sure to replace the warm water if it gets cold during soaking, otherwise the tapioca will not soften properly.

Ingredients:dried shredded Tapioca (100 g)
Tools:bowl
02
Preparation
00:00:34

Peel 10 ripe Asian bananas and slice them into bite-sized pieces on a cutting board.

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Use very ripe bananas, otherwise the pudding will lack natural sweetness and rich banana flavor.

Ingredients:Asian very ripe Bananas (10 piece)
Tools:knifecutting board
03
Waiting Time
00:00:56

Add 0.5 cup sugar and 1 tsp kosher salt to the sliced bananas, mix well, cover with plastic wrap, and let it marinate for 2 hours.

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Mix gently so the banana slices do not break apart before cooking.

Ingredients:Asian very ripe Bananassugar (0.5 cup)kosher salt (1 tsp)
Tools:spatulabowl
04
Active Cooking
00:01:16
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Boiling water can cause severe scalds; handle the pot carefully and keep hands away from steam.

Bring 5 cups of water to a rolling boil in a pot. Add the soaked shredded tapioca and stir well.

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Ensure the water is boiling vigorously before adding the tapioca, otherwise it will dissolve improperly.

Ingredients:water (5 cup)dried shredded Tapioca
Tools:potspoon
05
Active Cooking
00:01:31

Sprinkle in 70g of tapioca pearls, stir well, and let it boil on high heat for 10 minutes until getting slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.

local_fire_departmenthigh heat for 10 minutes
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Stir occasionally during the 10 minutes, otherwise the tapioca will stick to the bottom and burn.

Ingredients:Tapioca pearls (70 g)
Tools:spoon
06
Active Cooking
00:01:47

Add 1 can of coconut milk, stir well, and let it simmer for 5 minutes on medium low heat.

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Stir continuously after adding coconut milk so it does not curdle or separate.

Ingredients:Coconut milk (1 piece)
Tools:spoon
07
Active Cooking
00:02:07

Add 0.33 cup sugar and 0.25 tsp kosher salt, mix well, then add the marinated bananas, mix well, and simmer for 15 minutes on medium low heat (like number 2).

local_fire_departmentmedium low heat for 15 minutes
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Stir gently after adding the bananas so they do not break down into mush.

Ingredients:sugar (0.33 cup)kosher salt (0.25 tsp)Asian very ripe Bananas
Tools:spatula
08
Active Cooking
00:02:50

Add vanilla sugar and 0.5 can of coconut milk. Let it simmer for 5 minutes until it starts to boil, then turn the heat off and let it cool down for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

local_fire_departmentsimmer for 5 minutes then turn off heat
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Do not let the coconut milk boil too hard at the end, otherwise the texture will become oily.

Ingredients:Vanilla sugar (1 piece)Coconut milk (0.5 piece)
Tools:spoon
09
Active Cooking
00:03:17

Ladle the cooled pudding into a bowl and top with crushed roasted peanuts.

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Serve with crushed roasted peanuts for the best nutty crunch contrast, otherwise the texture will be entirely soft.

Ingredients:Peanuts (0.5 cup)
Tools:bowlladle

groceryAll Ingredients

dried shredded Tapioca100 g
Asian very ripe Bananas10 piece
sugar0.83 cup
kosher salt1.25 tsp
water5 cup
Tapioca pearls70 g
Coconut milk2 piece
Vanilla sugar1 piece
Peanuts0.5 cup

blenderAll Tools Needed

bowlknifecutting boardspatulapotspoonladle