Chef’s Corner Ep.1: Chè Thái

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.

Cut lemongrass into cubes.

Drain the liquid from the jellies.

Add the drained jellies into a bowl.

Add the yellow jackfruit into the bowl.

Eyeball the measurements of half and half and regular milk to add to the bowl.

Taste the mixture to adjust sweetness, adding sugar if desired.

Let the mixture sit overnight with ice.

Cooking Techniques

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