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Vietnamese Coconut Tapioca

Pearl tapioca simmered in coconut milk with banana and toasted peanuts.

Prep & cook35 minDifficultyEasyServes6
Vietnamese Coconut Tapioca

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6
  • 100g small tapioca pearls
  • 400ml coconut milk
  • 250ml water
  • 70g sugar

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Method

  1. 1

    Soak tapioca pearls in cool water for 15 minutes and drain.

  2. 2

    Simmer coconut milk, water, sugar and salt.

  3. 3

    Add tapioca and cook gently for 12–15 minutes until mostly translucent.

  4. 4

    Fold in sliced bananas and cook for 3 minutes more.

  5. 5

    Serve warm or chilled with toasted peanuts.

Chef’s tip

Stir often because tapioca pearls settle quickly on the base of the pan.