Photograph of the finished Tub tim krob

Thailand · Chè hạt lựu Thái

Tub tim krob

45 min Hands-on time
MediumDifficulty
6 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Water chestnut (Chinese water chestnut) Water chestnut (Chinese water chestnut) 12.7 oz
  • Photograph of Tapioca starch Tapioca starch 4.9 oz
  • Photograph of Strawberry syrup Strawberry syrup ¼ cup
  • Photograph of Coconut milk Coconut milk 1 ½ cups
  • Photograph of Sugar Sugar 3.5 oz
  • Photograph of Salt Salt 0.1 oz

Method

  1. 1 Peel the water chestnuts, dice them into small cubes, and soak them in strawberry syrup for 15 minutes to absorb the red color.
  2. 2 Drain the water chestnuts, then roll them in tapioca starch until each grain is completely coated with a thick layer of starch.
  3. 3 Sift out the excess flour, then boil in boiling water for 3 minutes until the grains float to the surface and the shells become translucent.
  4. 4 Immediately remove from the water and place in a bowl of ice water to give the batter a crispy texture, soak for 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Cook the coconut milk with sugar and salt over low heat for 5 minutes, without letting it boil vigorously, then let it cool.
  6. 6 Scoop the pomegranate seeds into a glass, pour in coconut milk, and add crushed ice.
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