Chè Chuối (Vietnamese Banana Coconut Dessert)
Chè Chuối is a comforting Vietnamese dessert featuring ripe bananas cooked in a rich, sweet coconut milk sauce infused with tapioca pearls. This warm, creamy pudding is simple to make and naturally vegan, offering a delightful blend of tropical flavors.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 35 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 513 kcal
Allergen information: may contain peanuts and sesame. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 4 pcsripe banana, peeled and sliced into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick rounds
- 2 cupcoconut milk, full-fat
- 0.5 cupwater
- 0.25 cuptapioca pearl, small
- 0.33 cupgranulated sugar
- 0.25 tspsalt
garnish
- 2 tbsproasted peanut, chopped(optional)
- 1 tsptoasted sesame seed(optional)
Equipment
cutting board · knife · medium pot
The method
Step by step
- 1
Rinse the tapioca pearls under cold water, then soak them in the water for 15 minutes.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Soaking helps the tapioca cook more evenly and prevents clumping.
- 2
In a medium pot, combine the coconut milk, sugar, and salt.
About 1 min
- 3
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Do not let the coconut milk come to a rolling boil, as it can curdle.
- 4
Drain the soaked tapioca pearls and add them to the simmering coconut milk.
About 1 min
- 5
Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the tapioca pearls become translucent and soft.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Taste a pearl to ensure it's fully cooked through.
- 6
Gently fold in the sliced bananas and continue to simmer for another 3-5 minutes, until the bananas are heated through and slightly softened.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Avoid overcooking the bananas to prevent them from becoming too mushy.
- 7
Remove the pot from the heat and let the chè chuối rest for a few minutes before serving.
About 2 min
- 8
Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with chopped roasted peanuts and toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 512.7kcal
- Protein
- 5.2g
- Carbs
- 62.1g
- Fat
- 35g
- Fibre
- 6.4g
- Sugar
- 34.5g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover Chè Chuối in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally, or microwave in short intervals until warm.
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