Authentic Laos Tapioca Pudding with Bananas

Authentic Laos Tapioca Pudding with Bananas from Laos.

Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.

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Measurement system
Prep
10 min
Cook
26 min
Rest
20 min
Total
56 min
Difficulty
Medium
Spice
No chilli
Cost
Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
Authentic Laos Tapioca Pudding with Bananas

About

Authentic Laos Tapioca Pudding with Bananas is listed as dessert from Laos. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.

What you'll need

6 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.

0 of 6 ready
4 servings

Ingredients

Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.

Steps

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl of warm water, add tapioca pearls and allow them to soak for 20 minutes. Prepare bananas by peeling them and cutting them into ½ inch slices.

    20 min

  2. Step 2

    Set the slices aside On a stove, pour in 4 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Add in the banana slices.

  3. Step 3

    After 20 minutes, drain the tapioca pearls in cold water to allow the pearls to separate from each other. Add the tapioca pearls into the the pot.

    20 min

  4. Step 4

    Allow to simmer for 3 minutes or until the tapioca pearls turn clear. Next, add in sugar and pour in the coconut cream.

    3 min

  5. Step 5

    Stir the ingredients gently for 3 minutes to incorporate the flavors. Add salt to taste.

    3 min

Nutrition

Per serving · estimate

Calories
433 kcal
Protein
7 g
Carbs
56.2 g
Fat
22.8 g
Saturated fat
19.1 g
Fibre
6.8 g
Sugar
32.8 g
Sodium
1293 mg

Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.

Allergens

Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.

  • No major allergens flagged in the structured ingredients.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Nut-free

Adapt this recipe

The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.

Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 10 November.

Substitutions

  • No structured substitutions for this dish yet.

Tips

  • Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

History & culture

Inspired by the original

Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Questions about this recipe

Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.

How long does Authentic Laos Tapioca Pudding with Bananas take?

56 min all in — 10 min prep, 26 min cook, 20 min rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

Medium.

How spicy is it?

No chilli.

Does it fit a diet?

The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.

What does it cost to cook?

Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

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What equipment do I need?

Saucepan, Mixing bowl.

How much salt do I put in?

The recipe lists Salt at to taste.

How much sugar?

2 tbsp of Sugar.

Any tips from this recipe?

Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

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