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

Ingredients
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Step 1
Pour coconut milk into a small bowl and stir in sugar until dissolved, about 1 minute.
Step 2
Fill two tall glasses halfway with ice.
Step 3
Divide grass jelly and tapioca pearls evenly between the two glasses.
Step 4
Pour coconut mixture equally into both glasses, filling about three-quarters full.
Step 5
Top off each glass with cold water to fill, then stir gently to combine.
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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