🇵🇬 Papua New Guinean Cuisine

Banana Tapiok

Banana Tapioca Pudding

Prep Time 10 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 299 kcal

Ripe cooking bananas simmered with tapioca pearls in sweetened coconut milk until thick and creamy. This simple Highlands dessert transforms two pantry staples into a luscious, warming treat.

Ingredients

4 ripe cooking bananas, sliced into rounds
1/2 cup small tapioca pearls, soaked 30 minutes
2 cups coconut milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup shredded coconut for garnish

Instructions

1 Soak tapioca pearls in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
2 Bring coconut milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla to a gentle simmer in a saucepan.
3 Add drained tapioca pearls and cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
4 Add banana slices and continue simmering 15-20 minutes until tapioca is fully translucent and bananas are soft.
5 Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes to thicken.
6 Serve warm or chilled, topped with shredded coconut.

Did You Know?

PNG grows over 200 varieties of banana, more than almost any other country. Locals can identify dozens by taste, texture, and ideal cooking method.