{"id":"recipe_6038f8d49b","slug":"tabtim-krop-thai-red-rubies-in-coconut-milk","title":"Tabtim Krop (Thai Red Rubies in Coconut Milk)","description":"A refreshing and visually stunning Southeast Asian dessert featuring crunchy water chestnuts enveloped in a chewy, translucent tapioca layer, served in a fragrant, sweet coconut milk broth with ice.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":25,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":40,"activeMinutes":35},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"250g Water chestnuts, peeled and diced","name":"Water Chestnut","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":8.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"diced","notes":"Peeled; canned or fresh","group":"Rubies","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 tsp Red food coloring (or concentrated beet juice)","name":"Red Food Coloring","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"liquid","notes":"Or beet juice for natural coloring","group":"Rubies","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"150g Tapioca starch","name":"Tapioca Starch","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"powder","notes":"Also known as tapioca flour","group":"Rubies","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"400ml Coconut milk","name":"Coconut Milk","quantity":400,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1 2/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Full fat recommended","group":"Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"100g Granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"Adjust to taste","group":"Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 Pandan leaves, knotted","name":"Pandan leaf","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"fresh or frozen","notes":"Knotted to release aroma","group":"Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/4 tsp Salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"","group":"Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"Crushed ice","name":"Ice","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1.1","usUnit":"lb","form":"crushed","notes":"For serving","group":"Serving","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small bowl, mix the diced water chestnuts with the red food coloring until evenly coated. Let them sit for about 10-15 minutes to absorb the color.","group":"Preparation","title":"Mix the diced water chestnuts","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the tapioca starch in a large bowl. Toss the colored water chestnuts into the starch, ensuring each piece is thoroughly and thickly coated. Shake off any excess starch using a sieve.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the tapioca starch","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, sugar, salt, and knotted pandan leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Do not let it boil vigorously. Once fragrant, remove from heat and let cool.","group":"Syrup","title":"Combine coconut milk, sugar, salt, and knotted pandan leaves","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Syrup"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Bring a large pot of water to a boil (100°C/212°F). Drop the coated water chestnuts into the boiling water. Cook until they float to the surface, which indicates they are done. This should take about 2-3 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Bring a large pot of water","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Using a slotted spoon, immediately transfer the floating 'rubies' into a bowl of ice-cold water. This stops the cooking process and keeps them chewy.","group":"Cooking","title":"Using a slotted spoon, immediately transfer the floating 'rubies'","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"To serve, place a generous scoop of the red rubies in a bowl. Pour the cooled coconut syrup over them and top with plenty of crushed ice. Serve immediately while the rubies are still chewy and the ice is cold.","group":"Serving","title":"To serve, place a generous scoop of the red rubies","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Using fresh water chestnuts provides the best crunch, but canned ones are a convenient and popular alternative. For the most authentic aroma, use an aromatic candle (Tian Op) to smoke the coconut milk if available.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer","noCook"],"equipment":["saucepan","mixing bowls","slotted spoon","sieve","large pot"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Standard dessert portions"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The coconut syrup can be made a day in advance and kept in the fridge. The red rubies should be cooked fresh just before serving, as they can lose their chewy texture if stored in water for too long."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store the coconut milk syrup separately from the rubies in the refrigerator. The cooked rubies are best consumed within 3-4 hours.","reheatingNotes":"Do not reheat. 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