Lao/Thai Dessert| How I Make Tapioca Balls & Young Coconut Meat in Coconut Milk

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

tapioca pearls

🥗Healthier: sago

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Sago is a lower-cost alternative with a similar texture.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Imitation vanilla offers a cost-effective option.

Combine coconut milk, coconut cream powder, sugar, and salt in a pot.

Heat the mixture until the sugar dissolves.

Prepare tapioca balls by mixing steamed/mashed potatoes with tapioca flour and rice flour, adding hot water as needed to form a dough.

Shape the dough into balls and steam until cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens