Chek Khtih is a traditional Khmer desert. Khmer people
not only make it for the family’s memberbut sometime we cook it and share it to
our friends, relative, neighbors or sometime we also take it to the pagoda in
occasional day like: moral day, Pchum ben day...etc. It is a real taste of
Khmer desert.
INGREDIENT
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8 bananas (plantain)
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2 cups water
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4 tbsp small size tapioca pearl (more if
you prefer a thicker consistency)
·
1 can coconut milk
·
1/3 cup sugar
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a pinch of salt
·
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (if you
prefer )
·
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
RECIPE
1. In a pot bring water to a boil and add tapioca pearls.
Cook for 2-3 minutes then simmer for another 10 minutes or until the pearls
turns translucent (no whites). Stir occasionally so they don’t stick to the
bottom. Larger tapioca will take longer to cook.
2. Meanwhile, peel banana and first cut them lengthwise
then in half on an angle. You should be get 4 pieces out of each banana. Repeat
with the rest of the bananas and set aside.
3. Once tapioca pearls turns translucent add the remainder
ingredients and cook for about 5-7 minutes stirring. Then simmer low until the
sauce thickens. Again, stir occasionally so they don’t stick to the bottom of
the pot. Taste and adjust the sweetness to your preference. Finally add the
bananas. Cook it till the banana is soft, but not mushy.
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