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Chek Ktis

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Chek Ktis
Khmer nameចេកខ្ទិះ
Other namesChek ktiss; Cheak k'tih; Banana in coconut milk
Dish typesDessert
SubjectsFood & Foodways
Related dishesSankhya 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

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)

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