Chè Chuối (Banana, Coconut and Tapioca Dessert)
A warm, sweet soup made with bananas, coconut milk, and tapioca pearls.
Contains common allergens
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Instructions
- 1
Prepare Tapioca: Soak the small tapioca pearls in cold water for 15 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Prepare Bananas: Peel the bananas and cut them diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices. Toss them with 1 tbsp of sugar and let sit for 10 minutes.
- 3
Cook Tapioca: In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the soaked tapioca pearls and simmer for 10 minutes until they turn translucent with just a tiny white dot in the center. Do not drain.
- 4
Make Soup: Pour the coconut milk into the pot with the tapioca. Add the remaining sugar and salt. Bring to a very gentle simmer (do not boil rapidly or the coconut milk may separate).
- 5
Add Bananas: Gently drop the banana slices into the simmering liquid. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the bananas are tender but still hold their shape.
- 6
Serve: Ladle the warm soup into small bowls. Top generously with crushed peanuts and toasted sesame seeds.
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