Lao Tapioca Fruit Dessert

Lao Tapioca Fruit Dessert also known as "Num Vanh" is a sweet coconut fruit dessert made with South East Asian Fruit, tapioca and coconut milk.  It's a popular dish that's delicious and quick to make.  Give it a try!  

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Small Tapioca Pearls
• 1/2 Can Jackfruit
• 1/2 Can Toddy's Palm Seed in syrup
• 1/2 Can Logans

• 1/2 Can Coconut Slices
• 1 Can Coconut Milk
• 3/4 Cup Sugar
• 1 Cup Water

Prep:

Tapioca Pearls:

• Add Tapioca Pearls to boiling water.   Boil for approximately 8-10 minutes until all Tapioca Pearls are clear.  Tapioca will absorb water while cooking.  Make sure to add more than enough water.
• Drain Tapioca Pearls in strainer.
• Rinse with cold water. 
• Set aside.

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Canned Fruit:

• Strain all canned fruit and slice.
• Set aside.

Caramelize Sugar:

• Place sugar in sauce pan.
• Heat saucepan over medium heat.
• Continuously stir sugar, until caramelized.
• Add water to sauce pan and continue to cook until sugar is melted.
• Set aside to cool. 

Method:

Combine ingredients:
In a large bowl mix coconut milk, caramelized sugar, sliced fruit and tapioca pearls.  Stir, serve and enjoy!  ​