Chek Ka Tis

ការធ្វើម្ហូបខ្មែរ Khmer Cuisine

6 namwa bananas
1/3 cup tapioca
2 cups water
¼ cup caster sugar
1 cup coconut milk
½ tsp salt

It is best to choose only half-ripe bananas for this dessert.

Boil the water then add the tapioca and cook over a medium-low heat. Stir frequently otherwise the tapioca will stick to the bottom of the pan and burn. Cook for 10 minutes until the tapioca is swollen and transparent. Then add the coconut milk, salt and sugar, stir well, allow the mix to boil, then add the bananas. There are many ways to prepare the banana for this dessert. Either cut lengthwise – like in a banana split – or in smaller pieces, cutting in half first (horizontally) and then length-ways. Whichever way you cut it, cook for about 10 minutes or until the banana is soft, but not mushy.