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Vietnamese Iced Che

Sweet, nutty grass jelly drink loaded with coconut milk, tapioca pearls, and your choice of toppings. A cool, refreshing Vietnamese classic that's dessert and drink rolled into one.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
285
Protein
2g
Vietnamese Iced Che
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pour coconut milk into a small bowl and stir in sugar until dissolved, about 1 minute.

  2. Step 2

    Fill two tall glasses halfway with ice.

  3. Step 3

    Divide grass jelly and tapioca pearls evenly between the two glasses.

  4. Step 4

    Pour coconut mixture equally into both glasses, filling about three-quarters full.

  5. Step 5

    Top off each glass with cold water to fill, then stir gently to combine.

  6. Step 6

    Sprinkle with peanuts or sesame seeds if using, then serve with a spoon and straw.

Tools you’ll need

  • two tall glasses
  • small bowl
  • spoon
  • straw

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