Laos Sweet Corn and Coconut Pudding Dessert - Nam Van Sal Lee
Laos sweet corn and coconut pudding is called Nam Van Sal Lee. It consists of fresh sliced corn, coconut milk or cream, and sugar. Three ingredients and is incredibly easy and fast to make.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 2 1⁄4 cup of water, divided
- 1⁄2 cup of tapioca pearls
- pinch of salt
- 1⁄2 cup of sugar
- 1-14 ounce can of coconut milk
- 4 cups of fresh sweet corn, thinly sliced (approximately 4 corn ears)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, soak the tapioca pearls submerged under 1 inch of water for approximately five minutes to soften them. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Boil the water in a small saucepan.
- 3
Once the water boils, add the thinly sliced corn and salt. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the corn is tender and cooked.
- 4
Add in tapioca pearls. Simmer on low boil for another 3 minutes.
- 5
Slowly pour and stir in coconut milk and sugar to fully incorporate the ingredients The tapioca pearls will become translucent.
- 6
Simmer for approximately 5-10 minutes until the mixture has a smooth, pudding texture.
- 7
Taste and adjust sugar and salt, if desired. Remove from heat to cool.