Coconut Tapioca

Coconut Tapioca is a delightful Thai dessert that combines chewy tapioca pearls with rich coconut milk, creating a creamy and satisfying treat. This vegan dish is subtly sweetened and often enjoyed warm or chilled, making it perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Tapioca pearls - 50 grams
• Coconut milk - 200 ml
• Water - 300 ml
• Palm sugar (or brown sugar) - 30 grams
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Vanilla extract - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh mango (for topping) - 1 small, diced

Steps

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 300 ml of water to a boil.
2. Add the tapioca pearls to the boiling water and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pearls become translucent.
3. Once cooked, remove the saucepan from heat and let the tapioca pearls sit for 10 minutes to absorb the water.
4. In a separate saucepan, combine the coconut milk, palm sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Heat over low heat until the sugar dissolves completely, stirring occasionally.
5. Drain any excess water from the tapioca pearls and add them to the coconut milk mixture. Stir gently to combine.
6. Cook the mixture over low heat for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
7. Serve warm or chilled, topped with diced fresh mango.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 31 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 30 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from coconut milk which can provide energy.
• Contains tapioca which is gluten-free and easy to digest.

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