Thai tapioca pearl with sweet coconut milk

This is an easy Thai dessert with universal appeal.

Ingredients
1 cup small tapioca pearl
4.5 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup coconut cream powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Method
Boil 3 cups water in a saucepan. Rinse tapioca pearl to cleanse, then add to the boiling water and stir until the tapioca starts to turn translucent. Add sugar and stir. Remove from heat. In a separate saucepan, mix coconut cream powder with 1.5 cups warm/hot water. Stir well then put on stovetop at medium-high heat. Wait for boil, then remove from heat and cool for a few minutes. With a large spoon put about one cup tapioca in a serving bowl and gently cover with a few tablespoons of coconut milk (or more if you like). Garnish with sprig of mint (optional). Enjoy--this is a very delicious dessert!

We also have a recipe for Thai-style tapioca pearl tea.