Che (Vietnamese Sweet Soup)

Name: Che (Vietnamese Sweet Soup)
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 cup mung beans; 1/2 cup tapioca pearls; 2 cups coconut milk; 1/2 cup palm sugar; 2 leaves pandan leaves; 4 cups water

Che is a traditional Vietnamese sweet soup or pudding that features a variety of ingredients such as beans, tapioca, fruits, and coconut milk. It is enjoyed as a refreshing dessert or snack and holds cultural significance as a versatile and communal treat often served during festivals and family gatherings.

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Vietnamese70%

South American30%

Ingredients

mung beans
1 cup
tapioca pearls
1/2 cup
coconut milk
2 cups
palm sugar
1/2 cup
pandan leaves
2 leaves
water
4 cups

Method

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Origin Story

Che has roots in the diverse agricultural regions of Vietnam, evolving over centuries as a way to utilize local ingredients like mung beans and coconut, reflecting the country’s tropical climate and culinary traditions.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Vietnamese70%

ingredients+techniques

South American30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

soaking boiling simmering steaming

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