Snack
Authentic Laos Tapioca Pudding with Bananas
A gently sweet Lao-style tapioca pudding with tender banana slices and creamy coconut milk.
- 40 min
- 270 kcal
- Vegetarian
- Dessert
- Gluten-free
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Add the tapioca pearls to a bowl of warm water and soak for 20 minutes.
20 min -
Step 2:
Peel the bananas and cut them into ½-inch slices.
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Step 3:
Set the banana slices aside.
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Step 4:
Pour 4 cups of water into a pot and bring it to a boil.
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Step 5:
Add the banana slices to the boiling water.
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Step 6:
After 20 minutes, drain the tapioca pearls and rinse them in cold water to separate the pearls.
20 min -
Step 7:
Add the tapioca pearls to the pot.
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Step 8:
Simmer for 3 minutes, or until the tapioca pearls turn clear.
3 min -
Step 9:
Add the sugar and pour in the coconut cream.
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Step 10:
Stir gently for 3 minutes to incorporate the flavors.
3 min -
Step 11:
Add salt to taste.








