Laos Tapioca Pudding with Bananas

Ingredients

• 3 tbsptapioca pearls, small pearl tapioca; soak 20 minutes before use
• 240 mlwarm water, for soaking tapioca pearls
• 3banana, peeled and cut into ½-inch slices
• 960 mlwater, for cooking; 4 cups
• 400 mlcoconut milk
• 2 tbspsugar
• salt, to taste

Method

1. 1

   Place the tapioca pearls in a bowl of warm water and soak for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Peel the bananas and cut into ½-inch (1.5 cm) slices. Set aside.

3. 3

   Bring 4 cups (960ml) of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the banana slices.

4. 4

   Drain the soaked tapioca pearls through cold water to help separate them, then add to the pot.

5. 5

   Simmer until the tapioca pearls turn clear, about 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the sugar and pour in the coconut milk. Stir gently for about 3 minutes to incorporate.

7. 7

   Season with salt to taste. Serve warm or chilled.