Description
A sweet, thick Vietnamese pudding made from sweet corn kernels and glutinous rice or tapioca starch, topped with rich coconut cream.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Sweet corn
- Tapioca starch(or sticky rice)
- Sugar
- Coconut milk
- White sesame
Instructions
- Shave corn kernels off the cob.
- Boil cobs for sweet broth.
- Add kernels, thicken with tapioca.
- Top with coconut sauce.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Canned sweet corn, Potato starch, Coconut milk
Pairing
Tea
Trivia
In Japan, corn is savory, but in Vietnam, it's a magnificent sweet. Hoi An's Cam Nam village corn is considered the best for this.
Eating tips & etiquette
Served warm or room temp. Mix the slightly salty coconut topping with the sweet corn pudding before eating.
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