Authentic Che Thai (Vietnamese Fruit Cocktail)

Authentic Che Thai (Vietnamese Fruit Cocktail)

from cooking-therapy.com
30 min
4 servings

Che Thai is a refreshing and dairy-free Vietnamese dessert that every Vietnamese kid grew up loving. It is made with Asian jelly, assorted fruits, and a yummy coconut sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 can coconut milk (14 oz)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ oz water chestnuts (cut into ¼ inch pieces, see note 2)
  • 2 drops red food coloring
  • ½ cup tapioca starch
  • 2 ½ oz water chestnuts (cut into ¼ inch pieces)
  • ¼ tsp ube extract
  • ½ cup tapioca starch
  • 1 can Aiyu jelly (20 oz, cut into ½ inch cubes)
  • 1 can jackfruit (20 oz, thinly sliced)
  • 1 can lychee (20 oz)
  • 1 can longan (20 oz)

Directions

  1. 1

    Open all the cans and drain them.

  2. 2

    Combine the ingredients in a sauce pan over medium high heat.

  3. 3

    Cut the water chestnuts into ¼ inch pieces and divide them evenly between 2 bowls.

  4. 4

    Now you're ready to make your drinks! Add 1-2 scoops of the red and purple pearls to a cup.