Khanom Yok Manee (Pandanus Tapioca Pearls Pudding)

Pandanus Tapioca Pearls Pudding also know as "Kanom Yok Manee" in Thai. Like many Thai desserts, this pudding tastes salty-sweet and includes a coconut for texture. The green color comes from pandanus juice.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup small tapioca pearls
  
• 2 cups grated white coconut
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1.5 cups sugar
  
• 3 tsp tapioca flour
  
• 2 cups water
  
• 1/2 cup thick pandanus juice
  

PREPARATION:

• Wash the tapioca pearls, discarding all the dirt drain and set aside.
  
• Toss the grated coconut and salt, steam until heated through, then set aside.
  
• Bring the water to the boil and pour over the tapioca pearls.
• Add sugar and tapioca flour stirring to combine.
• Follow with the pandanus juice, and stir again.
  
• Fill each foil cup with the sweet pearls;
• Arrange on the steamer and steam over boiling water on high heat for 10 minutes, or until done.
• Sprinkle the salted coconut over the top as garnish.
  

Tip: Tapioca flour can be substituted by corn flour.