Che Chuoi Bananas in Coconut Milk
Transport your taste buds to Vietnam with Che Chuoi, a luscious dessert featuring tender bananas bathed in creamy coconut milk. This comforting treat combines ripe Thai bananas or plantains with chewy tapioca pearls, creating a delightful contrast of textures. Simmered in a fragrant coconut milk base sweetened with sugar and a pinch of salt, the dish is perfectly balanced and irresistibly creamy. Topped with crushed roasted peanuts and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this tropical delicacy is rich in flavor, easy to make, and can be served warm or at room temperature. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, this quick 30-minute recipe is an ideal choice for exotic dessert lovers craving something unique and indulgent!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe bananas (preferably plantains or Thai bananas)
- 0.25 cup small tapioca pearls
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup roasted peanuts (crushed)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the bananas and slice them into 2-inch chunks. If using plantains, ensure they are ripe with blackened skins for optimal sweetness.
Soak the tapioca pearls in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt. Stir well and heat over medium heat until it begins to gently simmer.
Add the drained tapioca pearls to the coconut milk mixture. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the tapioca becomes translucent.
Add the sliced bananas into the saucepan. Gently cook for another 5-7 minutes until the bananas are soft and infused with the coconut milk flavors. Be careful not to overmix to avoid breaking the bananas.
Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the Che Chuoi cool slightly. It can be served warm or at room temperature.
Ladle the dessert into individual bowls. Garnish with crushed roasted peanuts and sesame seeds, if using, before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1382 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.9 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 780 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 306.7 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 157.8 g | ||
| Protein | 15.0 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 3076 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
