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Che Thai

Cultural Context

Che Thai is a beloved Vietnamese dessert that showcases the country's tropical fruits and sweet flavors. Traditionally enjoyed during hot weather, this dish embodies the essence of Vietnamese culinary culture through its use of fresh ingredients and vibrant colors. Today, Che Thai has gained popularity beyond Vietnam, inspiring variations around the world that incorporate local fruits and ingredients.

VietnameseVNdessert
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups Half and Half
1 can of longan
1 can of rambutan
1 can of green Aiyu jelly
1-2 small cans of whole water chestnuts
1 can of Toddy Palm Seeds
1 bottle of Nata de Coco
20-30 pieces of fresh jackfruit
4-5 drops of red food coloring
4-5 tablespoons tapioca starch

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and still creamy.

tapioca pearls

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: none

Chia seeds provide similar texture with added nutrients.

jackfruit

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: none

Mango is widely available and offers a sweet flavor.

longan

🥗Healthier: lychee

💰Cheaper: none

Lychee is a similar fruit that can be easier to find.

1

Cut the water chestnuts into little cubes.

2

Pat it dry with a paper towel.

3

Add 4-5 drops of red food coloring to the water chestnuts and mix it well.

4

Then add 4-5 tablespoons of tapioca starch to the water chestnuts and mix it so it's evenly coated.

5

In a boiling pot of water, drop the water chestnuts into the pot and stir it around.

6

Have a bowl of ice and water ready for the red rubies.

7

Once the red rubies rise to the surface of the boiling water, turn off the heat.

8

Scoop out the red rubies, add them to the bowl of ice and stir it around a bit.

9

Your red rubies are done. You will add this to your fruit cocktail.

10

Cut the longan in half and drain the syrup into a big bowl. Add the longan into the bowl.

11

Cut the rambutan in half and drain the syrup into a bowl. Add the rambutan into a bowl.

12

Cut the Aiyu jelly into little cubes. Add it to the bowl.

13

Cut the toddy palm seeds into thin slices. Add it to the bowl.

14

Pour the coconut jelly into the bowl without the syrup.

15

Slice the jackfruit and add it to the bowl.

16

Add the red rubies to the bowl and stir.

17

Pour 2 cups of Half and Half into the bowl.

18

Stir the fruit cocktail until it's completely mixed.

Cooking Techniques

steamingmixing

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

dairy-free

Also Known As

Vietnamese Fruit SaladChe Thai Dessert

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