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Che Chuoi Recipe (Vietnamese Banana Tapioca Pudding)

Vietnamese chè chuối dessert in a wooden bowl, with bananas, tapioca pearls, coconut milk, and a topping of crushed roasted peanuts.
Make this quick Vietnamese che chuoi, a vegan banana tapioca pudding with coconut milk, done in under 30 minutes with video help!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 4

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Cutting board and knife
  • 2 Medium bowls to toss the bananas with sugar and for soaking sago pearls
  • Fine mesh strainer to drain the sago
  • Medium pot
  • Ladle or stirring spoon

Ingredients

  • 6 Thai bananas
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • ½ cup sago pearls
  • 3 cups water divided: 2 cups and 1 cup
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • roasted peanuts to taste
  • sesame seeds to taste

Instructions

  • Slice the bananas and toss with sugar. Set aside.
  • Soak sago pearls in 2 cups of water for 15–20 minutes. Drain afterward.
  • In a pot, combine coconut milk and 1 cup of water. Heat over low, stirring occasionally.
  • Once warm, add the sliced bananas and gently simmer for 3–5 minutes, until the bananas soften slightly.
  • Add the drained sago pearls and cook over low heat, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Cook until the sago pearls are done and mostly translucent.
  • Serve warm or chilled. Top with roasted peanuts and sesame seeds. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts
Che Chuoi Recipe (Vietnamese Banana Tapioca Pudding)
Amount per Serving
Calories
410
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
 
21
g
131
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
50
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
566
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
50
g
17
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
23
g
26
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
57
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
 
30
mg
3
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered approximate.