SWEET BANANA SOUP, WITH TAPIOCA AND COCONUT

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A very common dessert in Hanoi. You can serve it hot, cold, or room temp. I personally prefer it hot in winter (yes it does get cold in Hanoi in winter, very actually!)

Provided by Nolita_Food

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar (less, if the bananas are very ripe)
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
1/4 cup minute tapioca
2 large ripe bananas, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 -2 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring water and coconut milk to boil in a medium saucepan.
  • Add sugar, salt, tapioca.
  • Reduce heat to medium low, let it cook for about 30 minutes, stir frequently.
  • Stir in bananas, remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Note: after you add the bananas, don't stir too much, it'll break up the fruit.
  • Serve hot, or chill for 3-4 hours.
  • Cook time not incl.
  • chill time.

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