Water Chestnut Red Rubies (optional addition to Nab Vam/Cendol or Lod Chong or Tricolor dessert

water chestnuts

🥗Healthier: jicama

💰Cheaper: canned water chestnuts

Jicama provides a similar crunch with fewer calories.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

red food coloring

🥗Healthier: beet juice

💰Cheaper: none

Beet juice is a natural alternative for coloring.

Peel and dice the water chestnuts into small cubes.

Mix tapioca starch with water to form a batter.

Add red food coloring to the batter until desired color is reached.

Coat the water chestnuts in the batter.

Boil water in a steamer and place the coated water chestnuts in a steaming basket.

Steam until the batter is translucent.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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