Authentic Laos Tapioca Pudding with Bananas
This dessert builds tapioca and banana into a satisfying meal you can have ready in about 60 minutes. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 7 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for large pot and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- In a bowl of warm water, add tapioca pearls and allow them to soak for 20 minutes.
- Prepare bananas by peeling them and cutting them into Β½ inch slices. Set the slices aside
- On a stove, pour in 4 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Add in the banana slices.
- After 20 minutes, drain the tapioca pearls in cold water to allow the pearls to separate from each other.
- Add the tapioca pearls into the the pot. Allow to simmer for 3 minutes or until the tapioca pearls turn clear.
- Next, add in sugar and pour in the coconut cream. Stir the ingredients gently for 3 minutes to incorporate the flavors.
- Add salt to taste.
You'll use: Large pot Β· Saucepan
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Milk
- any unsweetened plant milk Β· Β½ cup evaporated milk + Β½ cup water
Tips & common questions
How long does Authentic Laos Tapioca Pudding with Bananas take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of milk?
Try any unsweetened plant milk. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Authentic Laos Tapioca Pudding with Bananas vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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