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Tapioca Pearl and Taro Pudding

A comforting Thai dessert featuring soft taro cubes and chewy tapioca pearls simmered in rich coconut milk.

35 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups taro root, cubed
  • 1/2 cup small tapioca pearls
  • 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup palm sugar, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 2 cups cubed taro root and simmer for 8 minutes until almost tender.

  3. 3

    Stir in 1/2 cup small tapioca pearls and cook, stirring frequently, for 8 minutes until mostly translucent.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to low and stir in 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk, 1/4 cup chopped palm sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt.

  5. 5

    Simmer gently for 3 minutes until sugar dissolves completely, then remove from heat.

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Questions

How do I know when Tapioca Pearl and Taro Pudding is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until almost tender. Step 3: cook until mostly translucent.

Is there a substitute for palm sugar in Tapioca Pearl and Taro Pudding?

The entry for Tapioca Pearl and Taro Pudding calls for 1/4 cup palm sugar, chopped. In its place: Dark or light brown sugar works, measure for measure.

How many calories are in Tapioca Pearl and Taro Pudding?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 260 calories, with 2 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 160 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Tapioca Pearl and Taro Pudding?

Keep Tapioca Pearl and Taro Pudding 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 Tapioca Pearl and Taro Pudding?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the water drops from 3 cups to 1.5 cups; doubled, it is 6 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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