Chek Ktis
| Chek Ktis | |
|---|---|
| Khmer name | ចេកខ្ទិះ |
| Other names | Chek ktiss; Cheak k'tih; Banana in coconut milk |
| Dish types | Dessert |
| Subjects | Food & Foodways |
| Related dishes | Sankhya Lapov; Num Plae Ai |
Khmer dessert of bananas and tapioca pearls boiled in sweetened coconut milk.
Chek Ktis (Khmer: ចេកខ្ទិះ) is a Khmer dessert of bananas and tapioca pearls boiled in sweetened coconut milk. (Wikipedia: Chek ktis)
Cultural context
Chek ktis is a Khmer dessert made by boiling bananas and tapioca pearls in sweetened coconut milk, with sesame seeds, and its place of origin is Cambodia. (Wikipedia: Chek ktis) SBS presents it as a light dessert to finish a Cambodian banquet and describes toasted sesame seeds as an authentic touch. (SBS Food)
Preparations and recipes
- Leanne Kitchen and Liep Yong, SBS Food
- Sago simmered in sweetened water, finished with sliced sugar bananas, coconut milk and toasted sesame.
Regional and community variations
Traditionally palm sugar and white sesame seeds are used, while more modern versions use white sugar and add black sesame seeds and star anise. (Wikipedia: Chek ktis)