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!  

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.

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

A very popular street sweet treat in Thailand, you don't have to travel across the world to enjoy this fruity dessert. Sticky Rice, also referred to as glutinous rice or Thai sweet rice, makes the perfect grand finale for any meal. Guaranteed to fill you up on sweetness without the guilt!

Ingredients:

Method:

Sticky Rice:

1. Steam sticky rice until cooked in a bamboo steaming basket for approximately 30 minutes, you can also use a mesh colander or a shallow metal colander atop a pot of boiling water. 
2. In a bowl, mix sticky rice, ¾ cup of coconut milk, 1½  Tbs of sugar.
3. Steam again for 10 minutes. 

​Egg Custard:

1. In a bowl, mix 2 eggs, 1¼ cup of coconut milk, ¼ tsp of salt, and ½ cup of sugar together. 
2. Steam for 30 minutes. 
3. Let custard cool for 5 minutes. 

Plating: 

1. Dish hot sticky rice out onto your serving dish, get creative and use a mold if you like!
2. Scoop custard on top of rice.
3. Slice mango and place on to plate.
4. Sprinkle sesame seeds.
5. Serve & enjoy!

​** Cooked sticky rice doesn’t keep well, so for the best flavor and texture, enjoy as soon as possible!