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10-Min Coconut Tapioca Che

Vietnamese sweet soup that's creamy, chewy, and ready in minutes. Canned coconut milk, quick-cook tapioca pearls, and a touch of vanilla make this a no-stress dessert.

Total time
10 min
Servings
4
Calories
245
Protein
1g
10-Min Coconut Tapioca Che
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • ½ cup small tapioca pearls (instant or quick-cook)
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring water to a rolling boil in a medium pot over high heat.

  2. 2

    Stir in tapioca pearls and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pearls turn translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in coconut milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and combined.

  4. 4

    Simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  5. 5

    Divide into bowls and serve warm or chilled. The che will thicken as it cools.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium pot
  • wooden spoon

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