Chuuk Micronesia, new year preparation " Tapioca" Suman Balanghoy, by Ate Yenyen

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while evaporated milk is more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Soak tapioca pearls in water for 30 minutes until softened.

Drain the soaked tapioca and set aside.

In a pot, combine coconut milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract over medium heat.

Stir until sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm, about 3-5 minutes.

Add the soaked tapioca pearls to the coconut mixture and stir well.

Cook for 10-15 minutes until the tapioca is translucent, stirring occasionally.

Prepare banana leaves by softening them over heat to make them pliable.

Spoon the tapioca mixture onto banana leaves and fold them into parcels.

Place the parcels in a steamer and steam for 30-40 minutes until firm.

Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before serving.

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