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Vietnamese Che

Vietnamese Che

Sweet Vietnamese dessert soup with beans, fruits, and coconut cream. Refreshing and varied.

20
Prep (min)
20
Cook (min)
40
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 medium Onion

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather ingredients: mung beans, tapioca pearls, coconut milk, pandan leaves.

  2. 2

    Soak mung beans overnight. Steam or boil until fully cooked but not mushy.

  3. 3

    Cook tapioca pearls in boiling water until translucent. Drain and rinse.

  4. 4

    Make coconut sauce: simmer coconut milk with sugar and pinch of salt.

  5. 5

    Assemble in glasses: layer tapioca, mung beans, then pour coconut sauce on top.

  6. 6

    Serve chilled or at room temperature. Best fresh the same day.

    💡 The contrast between chewy tapioca and smooth mung bean is key.