Sweet Che

Anne Parker updates us from Vietnam.

Che can be many things. It can be made from fruit, jellies or beans, served hot or cold with ice, and eaten at any time of day. I don’t know how the Vietnamese have managed to make a bean such a delicious and sweet treat, but they have! My favorite place for che is the market in Hoi An. The woman sets up her pots of beans and ingredients in the morning and they are empty by the afternoon. My favorite bowl of yellow che is made from mung beans, tapioca, and a hint of orange zest and is served warm:

You can pick you favorite or have a mix of all the different ingredients. Some are even topped off with a custard of some sort and a thick coconut cream!