Vietnamese Banana Rice Pudding Recipe

Indulge in this creamy, comforting Vietnamese Banana Rice Pudding! A delightful dessert or light breakfast, this recipe is surprisingly easy and perfect for using up leftover rice. Sweet bananas, fragrant spices, and juicy lychees combine for a taste of tropical paradise. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 823.4 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vietnamese Banana Rice Pudding

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How to Make Vietnamese Banana Rice Pudding

  1. Drain one (15 ounce) can of lychees, reserving 1/4 cup of the juice. Roughly chop the lychees.
  2. In a medium-size saucepan, combine 2 ripe bananas (mashed), the chopped lychees, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of ground nutmeg.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the bananas are tender but not mushy.
  4. Stir in 1 cup cooked rice (day-old is best), 1 cup coconut milk (or whole milk), and the reserved 1/4 cup lychee juice. Mix thoroughly.
  5. Bring the mixture back to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and creamy.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving warm. Garnish with extra cinnamon or chopped nuts, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

258g

Fat

6g

Carbs

60g