Nam Vanh Lao Dessert Taro tapioca w/corn

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

sticky rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: regular rice

Regular rice is more accessible and less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers a natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

tapioca pearls

🥗Healthier: sago

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Sago can be a less expensive alternative to tapioca pearls.

Slice corn off the cob.

Soak tapioca for about 10 minutes.

Cut taro into small pieces.

In a pot, add coconut milk and water (add more if needed) and let it boil.

Add salt and sugar, then add corn and taro.

Let it cook until taro is soft.

Once taro is soft, add tapioca.

Taste and adjust sweetness with more sugar if desired and add more water if it's too thick.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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