Indulge in the tropical flavors of Coconut Tapioca Salad, a delectable dessert that combines the creaminess of coconut milk, the chewiness of tapioca pearls, and the sweetness of tropical fruits. This Southeast Asian delight, also known as Buko Pandan Salad, is a symphony of textures and flavors that will transport you to a tropical paradise. With variations ranging from classic to modern, this article offers a collection of Coconut Tapioca Salad recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. From the traditional recipe using fresh coconut and pandan leaves to contemporary versions featuring canned coconut milk and fruit cocktail, these recipes provide a versatile culinary experience. Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore the vibrant world of Coconut Tapioca Salad, a dish that embodies the essence of tropical gastronomy.
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COCONUT TAPIOCA
Steps:
- Put the 3 cups coconut milk and the water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the tapioca and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring, until the tapioca Becomes translucent and soft, 10 to 15 minutes for tiny pearls, longer for larger tapioca pearls. Meanwhile, slice the bananas lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise in half; if using regular bananas, cut each half into thirds or quarters. Gently stirring, add the bananas, sugar and salt to the tapioca and cook for 10 minutes more. Remove from the heat. While the bananas are cooking, put sesame seeds in a small heavy skillet and dry-roast over medium-high heat, shaking constantly, until light brown and crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. If using sesame seeds, pound briefly with a mortar and pestle or pulse in a mini-chop 2 or 3three times to release their flavor. Ladle the warm bananas and tapioca into shallow bowls, sprinkle with the toasted mung beans or sesame seeds and serve with extra coconut milk on the side.
COCONUT TAPIOCA WITH TARRAGON SAUCE
Steps:
- Soak the tapioca in water to cover, refrigerate and overnight. Drain the next day. Place all the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer 20 minutes until tender. Chill (it will thicken as it chills).
- To make the tarragon syrup, blanch the tarragon leaves and spinach in boiling water for 10 seconds then shock in ice water. Squeeze out the water and chop coarsely. Add simple syrup and oil then puree with hand blender for 3 minutes. Pass it through a fine chinois. Chill.
- To serve, spoon the tapioca into a shallow bowl, surround it with a ring of tarragon syrup and tuck in banana slices around the edge.
COCONUT-LEMONGRASS TAPIOCA WITH CARAMELIZED CITRUS
Bouncy tapioca pearls, made from cassava, a West African staple, are paired with a soothing coconut-lemongrass broth and caramel-coated citrus slices. The fruit can easily be substituted with whatever is in season, such as raw persimmons, poached pears or caramelized apples. The crushed pistachios are optional but add a welcome pop of crunch and color. Serve as a comforting dessert or a casual midday snack.
Provided by Yewande Komolafe
Categories dessert
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil and add 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Add the tapioca pearls and simmer gently over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until the tapioca is softened and almost all the way translucent, 12 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and allow the tapioca to steam and cook through completely, 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover it and refrigerate until ready to serve. You can prepare the tapioca up to 3 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
- Wash out the pot and pour in the coconut milk. Add the lemongrass, the ginger and 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Bring up to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat and zest the lime into the milk. Allow the infused milk to steep while you prepare the fruit and the caramel.
- Remove the tops and bottoms of the citrus by cutting the ends with a sharp knife so each fruit sits flat on your work surface. Cut the citrus peels off into strips, running your knife down the length of the fruit and carefully removing the white pith as you slice. Cut each fruit crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds and remove any visible seeds.
- Make a caramel: Heat a large (12-inch) skillet over medium. Add the sugar and cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar melts and forms a light golden syrup, 5 to 7 minutes. Cook the syrup until deep golden brown, about 2 minutes more, lowering the heat slightly if necessary to avoid scorching. Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons maple syrup, squeeze in the juice of the lime and add remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Remove from heat and carefully add the fruit, a couple of pieces at a time, swirling the pan to coat the pieces in syrup. The hot syrup may bubble and splatter, so be careful here. If the caramel forms hard clumps around the citrus slices, return the skillet to heat over medium-low and continue to cook, swirling the caramel around the citrus pieces, until any hard clumps dissolve, 2 minutes.
- Using a fine mesh sieve, strain the coconut milk into a medium bowl, pressing down on the aromatics in the sieve before discarding.
- To serve, scoop a few spoonfuls of the tapioca into shallow bowls. Ladle the infused coconut milk over the top, add several slices of citrus and spoon in some of the caramel glaze. Drizzle with some maple syrup and garnish with the crushed pistachio, if using.
COCONUT TAPIOCA WITH PINEAPPLE, MANGO, AND LIME
Provided by Joanne Chang
Categories Milk/Cream Dessert Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Low/No Sugar Coconut Mango Spring Summer Healthy Apple Juice Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 4 or 5
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In a small saucepan, combine the milk, coconut milk, and vanilla and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Stir in the tapioca, decrease the heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes, or until the tapioca is softened. The tapioca will become translucent and will no longer have a white center when it is fully cooked.
- 2. Meanwhile, put the pineapple (either fresh or canned with juice) and the apple juice concentrate in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Using a small paring knife, split the vanilla bean in half lengthwise, and scrape the seeds into the juice.
- 3. Decrease the heat to medium-low and simmer the juice and fruit for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the juice becomes thick and syrupy. It will thicken up and boil a little slower as it reduces. Watch out that it does not over-boil or burn; you may need to decrease the heat as it thickens. Remove from the heat and strain the pineapple from the juice. Put the pineapple in a bowl and refrigerate until chilled.
- 4. Remove the tapioca from the heat and stir in the reduced juice and the salt. Transfer the tapioca mixture to a bowl, cover lightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until it cools completely, at least 3 hours or up to overnight.
- 5. Right before serving, fold about half of the diced mango and the lime juice into the tapioca. Divide the pudding evenly into clear glasses. Fold the remaining mango into the reserved chopped pineapple. Spoon the fruit on top of the pudding to cover in an even layer. Garnish with a little grated lime zest. Serve immediately.
COCONUT TAPIOCA PUDDING
I have always loved tapioca pudding and coconut, so this dish is perfect for me! One time, for a 'Southeast Asian Cuisine Night,' I served this as dessert alongside pho, spring rolls, and steamed dumplings. For a Southeast Asian touch, top the pudding with chopped mango or chopped peanuts.
Provided by Jennifer
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring the tapioca, coconut milk, and salt to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the sugar until dissolved.
- Beat the egg in a bowl until smooth. Whisk in about 1/2 cup of the hot tapioca mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, then scrape the egg mixture into the simmering pudding, and stir. Simmer gently until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes , then remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes before stirring in the vanilla extract. Serve either warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 94.3 mg, Sugar 13 g
TAPIOCA FRUIT SALAD
Homemade tapioca pudding topped off with fresh pineapple, strawberries, mangoes, blueberries and blackberries. I haven't had a chance to try this yet, but wanted to put it here for safekeeping. This recipe is from Favorite Brand Name Sunday Suppers cookbook. Time does not include chill time.
Provided by Crafty Lady 13
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix coconut milk, milk, 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, water, tapioca, vanilla and salt in medium saucepan. Let stand 5 minutes. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until full boil. Remove from heat. Cool 30 minutes. (Pudding thickens as it cools.).
- Spoon into individual dessert bowls. Combine pineapple, strawberries, mango, blueberries and blackberries in large bowl. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup sugar, lime peel and juice; mix well. Spoon over tapioca.
- Cover; refrigerate 2 to 3 hours before serving.
COCONUT AND TAPIOCA SOUP
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories easy, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring the coconut milk and 2 cups of water to a boil. Stir in the tapioca, palm sugar, salt and the yam. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the tapioca becomes translucent, about 20 to 30 minutes. Serve warm, sprinkled with peanuts, in individual bowls.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 378, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 113 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams
COCONUT TAPIOCA PUDDING
Tapioca is made from the root of the cassava plant; it's used as a thickening agent in puddings, soups, and fruit-pie fillings. Look for it in the pudding section at your supermarket.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, lightly beat egg. Add coconut milk, milk, sugar, and tapioca; whisk to combine. Set aside, at least 5 minutes, until tapioca is slightly softened.
- Stirring constantly, bring mixture to a boil over medium heat; stir in vanilla. Transfer mixture to a bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Let cool until no longer hot, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, 2 to 3 hours (or up to 3 days).
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread coconut in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast, tossing once or twice, until golden, 10 to 15 minutes; let cool.
- Just before serving, whisk pudding to loosen. Divide among four serving glasses or dishes; top with pineapple and toasted coconut.
COCONUT TAPIOCA SALAD
This is a refreshing dessert, very good when chilled. My 14 year old son"s all time favorite. Our alternative to eating ice cream.
Provided by shygirl
Categories Gelatin
Time 1h
Yield 10 cups, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook coconut juice with gelatin according to package instructions. Depending on how firm you want it to be.
- Let cool completely and cube. Set aside.
- Boil water and cook tapioca till transparent about 20 minutes, drain.
- In a large bowl, combine half and half with sweetened condensed milk, according to your preference of sweetness.
- Add in cubed coconut, tapioca and gelatin cubes. Blend well and chill at least 6 hours. Serve cold. YUMMO!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.1, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 28.1, Sodium 110, Carbohydrate 56, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 28.1, Protein 19.9
Tips:
- To save time, use store-bought tapioca pearls. If using dried tapioca pearls, soak them in water for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before cooking.
- To make the salad more flavorful, use a variety of fresh fruits, such as pineapple, mango, and strawberries.
- For a creamy salad, use coconut milk instead of water to cook the tapioca pearls.
- If you don't have coconut milk, you can use a mixture of almond milk and coconut cream.
- For a vegan salad, use a plant-based milk, such as almond milk or soy milk, to cook the tapioca pearls.
- Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
Coconut tapioca salad is a refreshing and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its combination of sweet and tangy flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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