Burmese Tapioca pudding - Thargu

tapioca pearls

🥗Healthier: sago

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Sago is a similar texture, while cornstarch is more economical.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces fat content, and evaporated milk is budget-friendly.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

jackfruit

🥗Healthier: apricots

💰Cheaper: canned peaches

Apricots provide similar sweetness, and canned peaches are more affordable.

Soak tapioca pearls in water for 30 minutes until softened.

Drain the soaked tapioca and set aside.

Boil water in a pot and add the tapioca pearls, stirring gently.

Cook until the pearls become translucent, about 10-15 minutes.

Reduce heat and add coconut milk, stirring to combine.

Add sugar and salt, mixing until dissolved.

Incorporate pandan leaves for flavor and simmer for 5 minutes.

Remove pandan leaves and let the mixture cool slightly.

Serve warm or chilled, topped with sliced banana, jackfruit, or mango.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

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