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Vietnamese Sweet Corn Pudding

Chè Bắp Recipe (Vietnamese Sweet Corn Pudding)

Chè bắp (Vietnamese corn pudding) is a blend of sweet, tender corn kernels and creamy coconut milk, creating a scrumptious dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Chè Bắp, Vietnamese Sweet Corn Pudding
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Dietary Preference: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 347kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Ladle
  • Knife

Ingredients

For the Pudding

  • 2 ears of corn
  • 3.5 ounces tapioca pearls
  • 0.35 ounces pandan leaves
  • 0.35 ounces cornstarch
  • 0.35 ounces roasted sesame seeds
  • 5.3 ounces palm sugar
  • 0.7 ounces grated coconut

For the Coconut Milk Sauce

  • 0.85 cups coconut milk
  • 0.4 cups fresh milk, sugar-free
  • 3.5 tablespoons water
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.7 ounces pandan leaves

Instructions 

  • Rinse the pandan leaves thoroughly. Fold them in half and tie them into bundles. Remove the corn's husk and silk.
    Starting from the top, make a straight cut to extract the kernels from the cob. Break the leftover corn cobs in half.
  • Using a sieve, wash the tapioca pearls. Soak them in cold water for 20 minutes.
  • Boil water with the corn cobs, and pandan leaves for 10 minutes over medium-low heat. Cover the pot.
  • Remove the corn cobs and leaves from the pot and add in the corn kernels. Give it a good stir and skim off the foam.
    Put the lid on and cook the sweet for 15 minutes over medium-low heat.
  • Drain the tapioca pearls and add them to the pot. Season with palm sugar and stir well. Cover the pot and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Combine the cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the pot.
    Stir well, then cut the heat and allow the sweet soup to cool a little.
  • Make another bowl of cornstarch slurry. Add the coconut milk into a pot and add the fresh milk, pandan leaves, condensed milk, and salt.
    Bring this mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and pour in the cornstarch slurry. Wait for everything to cool a little.
  • Spoon the sweet soup into a glass or bowl and top it with the coconut milk sauce.
    Sprinkle some grated coconut and roasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • The cooking time above is for making 5 servings.
  • Do not cook the pandan leaves for too long, as the pandan taste might overpower the corn.
  • Remember to remove the corn cobs from the pot before adding other ingredients. Otherwise, the tapioca pearls and corn kernels will stick to the cobs.
  • Be mindful of how much cornstarch slurry you add to the sweet soup in order not to thicken it too much.
  • The traditional recipe is moderately sweet, but you can adjust the sugar level according to your preference. You may also use alternative sweeteners like brown sugar or honey

Nutrition

Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 547mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg