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Red Rubies in Coconut Milk

A refreshing chilled Thai dessert featuring crunchy water chestnuts coated in translucent tapioca served in sweet coconut milk.

30 minMediumServes 4240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup canned water chestnuts, diced
  • 1 tsp red food coloring
  • 1/2 cup tapioca starch
  • 2 cups full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups crushed ice

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups full-fat coconut milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt.

  2. 2

    Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, then remove from heat and chill in the refrigerator.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, toss 1 cup diced canned water chestnuts with 1 tsp red food coloring until evenly tinted red.

  4. 4

    Add 1/2 cup tapioca starch to the chestnuts and toss thoroughly to coat every piece.

  5. 5

    Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the coated chestnuts.

  6. 6

    Boil for 2 minutes until they float, then transfer immediately to a bowl of ice water.

  7. 7

    Drain the chilled rubies and divide into bowls with the sweetened coconut milk and 2 cups crushed ice.

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Questions

What is Red Rubies in Coconut Milk?

A refreshing chilled Thai dessert featuring crunchy water chestnuts coated in translucent tapioca served in sweet coconut milk. This reference files it under Thai dessert: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 30 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of coconut milk in Red Rubies in Coconut Milk?

The entry for Red Rubies in Coconut Milk calls for 2 cups full-fat coconut milk. In its place: Heavy cream or evaporated milk gives the same body without the coconut flavor. To stay dairy-free, blend soaked cashews with water until smooth.

How many calories are in Red Rubies in Coconut Milk?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 240 calories, with 2 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 120 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Red Rubies in Coconut Milk?

Keep Red Rubies in Coconut Milk covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

Can I halve or double Red Rubies in Coconut Milk?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the water chestnuts drops from 1 cup to 1/2 cup; doubled, it is 2 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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