Vietnamese Iced Che
Sweet, nutty grass jelly drink loaded with coconut milk, tapioca pearls, and your choice of toppings. A cool, refreshing Vietnamese classic that's dessert and drink rolled into one.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 2g
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Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz) or 1 cup grass jelly (canned or homemade), drained
- ½ cup cooked tapioca pearls (small)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk (full-fat)
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1.5 cups water
- 2 cups ice
- 2 tbsp total optional toppings: roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, or cooked mung beans
Instructions
- 1
Pour coconut milk into a small bowl and stir in sugar until dissolved, about 1 minute.
- 2
Fill two tall glasses halfway with ice.
- 3
Divide grass jelly and tapioca pearls evenly between the two glasses.
- 4
Pour coconut mixture equally into both glasses, filling about three-quarters full.
- 5
Top off each glass with cold water to fill, then stir gently to combine.
- 6
Sprinkle with peanuts or sesame seeds if using, then serve with a spoon and straw.
Tools you’ll need
- two tall glasses
- small bowl
- spoon
- straw
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