Tub tim krob/ Red Ruby dessert

Tub tim krob is a popular dessert that originate from Thailand. It is more commonly known as Red Ruby in Singapore. A simple yet delicious and pretty dessert that you can whip up in less than 30 minutes!


Ingredients:
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
Pandan leaves (screw-pine leaves)
Boil these 3 ingredients for about 3-5minutes and refrigerate.

10 water chestnuts, peeled and diced into pea sized chunks
1/2 tsp red food coloring
4 tbsp tapioca flour
1 packet coconut milk or cream (add a good pinch of salt to this)

Method:
Toss diced water chestnuts with red food colouring until evenly coated.
Throw in the coloured water chestnuts into a plastic bag of tapioca flour and shake well to coat.
Pour out the contents into a sieve and shake off excess flour.
Put floured chestnuts into a pot of boiling water. Boil for about 2 mins, or until the flour turns translucent and the vibrant colour of the water chestnuts shine through.
Remove and drain the water chestnuts. Toss into a bowl of ice-cold water.
Scoop Red Rubies into a glass with some ice cubes/shaved ice.
Drench in sugar syrup and coconut milk/cream.
Serve immediately.