RECIPE — Tapioca Pudding with Caramelized Bananas
by Sandy Ho
We recently caught up with our friend, Chef Sandy Ho, over some coffee, and she treated us to a mouth-watering lunch and dessert. While we have a Morning Rituals feature forthcoming, we couldn't wait to share a sneak preview — including the recipe for Sandy's tapioca pudding.
Bruléed Bananas
4 very ripe baby Thai bananas
4 tbs granulated raw sugar
Coconut Coffee Tapioca Pudding
2 1/3 cups coconut milk
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup small pearl tapioca
1/3 cup raw sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tbs fine ground coffee
Assembly
4 fresh espresso shots
Bruléed Bananas
1. Preheat broiler to 400F.
2. Peel and slice the bananas in half lengthwise.
3. Place banana halves, cut sides up on a lined sheet pan and sprinkle liberally with sugar.
4. Place sheet pan with banana halves underneath broiler for 6-8 minutes, rotating the pan to get an even caramelization on the bananas. Bananas should have a dark caramel toffee crust.
5. Remove from broiler and set aside.
Coconut Coffee Tapioca Pudding
1. Place tapioca, water and coconut milk in a medium saucepan and soak for 30 minutes.
2. Add sugar, fine ground coffee and salt and heat over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Consistently stir the mixture to keep it from clumping.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid and simmer for another 15 minutes until pearls are transparent and the mixture has thickened. You can add more or less water depending on your preferred consistency.
4. You can keep the mixture hot for a warm pudding or divide it into bowls or jars and keep it in the refrigerator for a cold pudding!
Assembly
1. Divide the pudding evenly between 4 bowls.
2. Add 2 banana halves to each bowl.
3. Pour over 1 shot of espresso.
4. Serve immediately!
About the cook — Sandy Ho
Sandy Ho is a professional chef, food stylist and founder of Sandita’s, a bespoke events company catering to a multitude of events around the world. Her interest lies in the use and care of local ingredients immeshed with Vietnamese nostalgia.
Find Sandy's creations and work at @sanssho / sandyho.com
About the cook — Sandy Ho
Sandy Ho is a professional cook and food stylist for many large and small scale private events around the world. Her interest lies in the use and care of choosing sustainable, local ingredients in her recipes.
Find Sandy's creations and work at
