Thai Red Rubies
Description:
Thai Red Rubies is a delightful and refreshing Thai dessert, featuring the crisp texture of water chestnuts enveloped in a sweet and creamy coconut milk mixture, infused with fragrant rose or jasmine essence. Originating from Thailand, this dessert is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it a popular choice among Asian dessert lovers. The preparation time includes refrigeration time to ensure the dessert is served chilled, enhancing its refreshing appeal.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Water |
| 1 | Sugar |
| 30 | Water chestnuts |
| 3 | Tapioca flour |
| 3/4 | Coconut milk |
| 2 1/2 | Rose essence |
Instructions:
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Prepare Sugar Syrup:
- In a saucepan, dissolve sugar in water by bringing it to a gentle boil, approximately for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and allow the sugar syrup to cool. Refrigerate until chilled.
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Prepare Water Chestnuts:
- Peel the skin from the water chestnuts and dice them into small cubes, approximately 3 to 5mm in size.
- Mix the diced water chestnuts with red food coloring to give them a vibrant appearance.
- Place the diced water chestnuts into a plastic bag containing tapioca flour. Shake the bag vigorously to coat the chestnuts evenly with flour.
- Transfer the coated water chestnuts into a sieve to remove any excess flour.
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Cook Water Chestnuts:
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Add the coated water chestnuts into the boiling water and simmer for just 2 minutes.
- Remove the water chestnuts from the boiling water and drain them.
- Cool the water chestnuts in iced water to retain their crispness.
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Assemble:
- In a serving bowl, combine the chilled sugar syrup, coconut milk, and rose or jasmine essence to create a flavorful mixture.
- Spoon a generous amount of the cooked water chestnuts into individual dessert serving glasses.
- Pour the coconut milk mixture over the water chestnuts in each serving glass, ensuring they are fully immersed.
- Optionally, add some ice cubes to the serving bowls to enhance the refreshing experience.
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Serve:
- Thai Red Rubies is best enjoyed immediately after assembly to savor its crisp texture and creamy coconut flavor.
- Serve the dessert chilled for a refreshing treat that will delight your taste buds.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 716.3
- Fat Content: 40.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 35.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 40.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 93.5g
- Fiber Content: 2.7g
- Sugar Content: 70.8g
- Protein Content: 5.1g
Indulge in the exotic flavors of Thailand with this delectable Thai Red Rubies dessert, perfect for any occasion or celebration. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a taste of Southeast Asia with this irresistible dessert that promises to leave a lasting impression! 🥥🍧
