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Tub tim krob (red rubies)

Chewy, crunchy tapioca-coated water chestnut 'rubies' in sweet coconut milk over crushed ice.

Time
40min
Steps
5
Tub tim krob (red rubies), photographed from above

Ingredients

4 servings

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None of the major allergens appear in the ingredient names.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Soak water chestnuts in colored water 15 minutes; drain.

    2. 2

      Toss in tapioca starch to coat each piece well.

    3. 3

      Boil in water until they float and turn translucent, 2 minutes; chill in ice water.

    4. 4

      Simmer syrup with pandan; cool. Warm coconut milk with salt; cool.

    5. 5

      Serve rubies with syrup, coconut milk and crushed ice.

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