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Thai Coconut Tapioca Pudding with Cayenne-Spiced Mango

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Thai Coconut Tapioca Pudding with Cayenne-Spiced Mango

Thai Coconut Tapioca Pudding with Cayenne-Spiced Mango

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Equipment

  • Stainless Steel Pot (2 Qt) - Ideal for heating coconut milk and tapioca pearls evenly with the perfect heat control to prevent burning, providing an excellent base for your Thai Coconut Tapioca Pudding.

  • Mixing Bowl - A large stainless steel bowl for mixing all ingredients, ensuring a well-blended pudding without clumps of tapioca.

  • Mesh Strainer - Useful for rinsing the coconut milk and straining out any impurities, ensuring a smoother pudding texture.

  • Digital Kitchen Scale - Precision is key in cooking; this scale can help measure the tapioca pearls and other ingredients accurately for consistent results.

  • Juicer - To extract fresh mango juice from the ripe fruit, enhancing the flavor profile of your spiced mango addition to the pudding.

  • Spoon - For stirring, folding ingredients together and taste testing during the cooking process.

  • Immersion Blender - Great for pureeing or blending ingredients like mango directly in the pot, ensuring a smoother texture.

  • Mixing Spoon - For efficient stirring and incorporation of ingredients while cooking your pudding.

  • Thin Spatula - Useful for gentle folding of ingredients, especially when adding in tapioca pearls to avoid clumping.

  • Measuring Cup - For accurate measurement of liquid and dry ingredients, essential in recipe success.

  • Pipette or Teaspoon - For adding precise amounts of spices like cayenne to achieve the perfect balance in your pudding.

Ingredients

  • 1 2x1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled, sliced

  • 1 1x1-inch piece fresh galangal,* peeled, sliced

  • 10 Thai basil leaves*

  • 6 fresh cilantro sprigs

  • 2 kaffir lime leaves* or 2 teaspoons grated lime peel

  • 1 tablespoon sliced lemongrass*

  • 2 cups water

  • 2 cups whole milk

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • 1/2 cup small pearl tapioca* (not quick-cooking)

  • 1 13.5- to 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk*

  • 1 large mango, peeled, cut into cubes

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

  • Pinch of cayenne pepper

  • Thai basil sprigs

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Combine first 6 ingredients in food processor; blend 20 seconds. Transfer to medium saucepan; add 2 cups water and bring to boil. Remove pan from heat and let steep uncovered 20 minutes. Pour mixture into strainer set over heavy large saucepan; press on solids to release flavored liquid. Discard solids in strainer.
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Instruction 2

Add milk and sugar to flavored liquid in pan; bring to boil. Stir in tapioca; return to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered until pudding thickens and is reduced to 2 1/4 cups, stirring frequently, about 35 minutes. Stir in coconut milk (pudding will be runny). Transfer to bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
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Instruction 3

Toss mango cubes, lime juice, and cayenne in medium bowl. Divide tapioca among 6 stemmed glasses or bowls. Top with mango mixture; garnish with basil sprigs.
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Instruction 4

*Galangal, Thai basil, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, small pearl tapioca, and unsweetened coconut milk are available at Asian markets.
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