Chè Chuối (Vietnamese Banana Coconut Tapioca Pudding)
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5.0
150 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
188 kcal
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Cuisine
Vietnamese
Chè Chuối (Vietnamese Banana Coconut Tapioca Pudding)
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Che chuoi is a cozy Vietnamese dessert made with ripe bananas, chewy tapioca pearls, and rich pandan-infused coconut milk. It’s sweet, comforting, and so easy to make in one pot!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 3 pandan leaves, rinsed and tied into knots, or ½ teaspoon clear pandan extract
- 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut cream
- 1½ pounds Thai bananas or plantains (about 8 small bananas)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup small tapioca pearls
Toppings
- roasted peanuts, roughly crushed
- roasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Soak the tapioca pearls in 1 cup of warm water for 20 minutes, then drain.While the pearls soak, slice the bananas into ½-inch chunks.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add pandan leaves and let it simmer for 8–10 minutes to infuse the flavor, then remove and discard the leaves.
- Stir in the drained tapioca pearls and give it a quick stir so they don’t stick to the bottom.
- Add the banana chunks, sugar, coconut cream, and salt. Simmer gently for 5–6 minutes, or until the bananas are tender and the tapioca pearls turn translucent. Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed.
- Spoon into bowls and top with crushed roasted peanuts or sesame seeds. Enjoy warm or chilled!
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas so they hold their shape.
- Stir gently once the bananas go in to avoid breaking them up.
- Coconut cream makes this extra rich—use full-fat for the best texture.
- This thickens as it cools, so add a splash of water or coconut milk if reheating.
- Use ripe but firm bananas so they hold their shape.
- Stir gently once the bananas go in to avoid breaking them up.
- Coconut cream makes this extra rich—use full-fat for the best texture.
- This thickens as it cools, so add a splash of water or coconut milk if reheating.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
188kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
125mg
(5%)
Potassium
449mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
73IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 125mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 449mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 73IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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