Tapioca Coconut Dessert Soup
Craving something sweet? Xi mi lu made of tapioca, coconut milk, and calabasa is a creamy and delicious dessert the whole family will love!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 8 cup water
- 1/4 cup small tapioca pearls, uncooked
- 2 can (13.5 ounces each) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cup calabasa, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
Instructions
- 1
In a pot over medium heat, bring 4 cups of the water to a boil. Add tapioca pearls and cook, stirring regularly, for about 10 to 15 minutes or until translucent.
- 2
Remove from pot and using a fine-mesh sieve, rinse under cold, running water. Drain well.
- 3
In a pot over medium heat, combine the remaining 4 cups water, coconut milk, and sugar. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved.
- 4
Add calabasa. Lower heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 to 15 minutes or until calabasa is fork-tender.
- 5
Using a slotted spoon, remove some of the tender squash. In a bowl, mash with a fork and return to the pot.
- 6
Add tapioca and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until dessert is slightly thickened. Serve hot.