Tapioca Pudding with Banana and Cassava

Luke Nguyen: This is one of my mother’s favourite desserts. I have introduced this dessert to many Red Lantern guests and it has become a favourite.

Sugar bananas are the best to use because they are starchier, sweeter and won’t collapse when cooked. Be sure to stir the pan constantly during cooking so that the tapioca pearls don’t stick to the base of the saucepan.