Chè bà ba facts for kids
Bowl of chè bà ba. Taro is purple, tapioca is green, light yellow is cassava, and orange is sweet potato
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| Type | Soup |
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| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Vietnam |
| Serving temperature | Warm or cold |
| Main ingredients | Coconut milk, taro, cassava, khoai lang bí (sweet potato), tapioca |
Chè bà ba is a yummy Vietnamese dessert. It's like a sweet soup made with creamy coconut milk. Inside, you'll find soft, square pieces of taro, cassava, and a special kind of sweet potato. This sweet potato has red skin and yellow flesh. You'll also often find chewy tapioca pieces. People usually enjoy Chè bà ba warm, but it's also delicious when it's cold!
The Story Behind the Name
The name Chè bà ba has a few interesting stories! One idea is that it means "Ms. Third's sweet soup." This could be because the person who first made it had the nickname "Third."
Another story says that an old lady made this dessert. It became her third most popular dish. So, people started calling it "Ms. Third's sweet soup."
Bà ba is also the name of a traditional type of clothing. It's a simple, casual outfit worn in Vietnam. Some people think the name means "sweet soup sold by sellers wearing bà ba clothes." No matter the true origin, it's a very popular and tasty dessert in Vietnam!
