Thai Red Rubies
Dive into the exotic allure of **Thai Red Rubies**, a vibrant and refreshing dessert that’s as delightful to the eyes as it is to the palate. This traditional Thai treat features glistening "rubies" crafted from diced water chestnuts coated in red food coloring and tapioca starch, giving them a gem-like appearance. Boiled to perfection and chilled in ice water, these chewy, jewel-toned bites are served in a creamy, lightly sweetened coconut milk that’s perfectly balanced with a hint of salt. Quick and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, this no-bake dessert is the ideal way to cool down on a hot day. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving something unique, these Thai Red Rubies will transport you to the bustling streets of Thailand with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water chestnuts (peeled and diced)
- 3 drops Red food coloring
- 1 cup Tapioca starch
- 1.5 cups Coconut milk
- 0.25 cup Sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 4 cups Water
Instructions
In a bowl, mix the diced water chestnuts with the red food coloring until they are evenly coated. Allow them to sit for 2-3 minutes to absorb the color.
Sprinkle the tapioca starch over the water chestnuts. Toss until each piece is well-coated, forming a starch layer around the chestnuts.
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot.
Add the coated water chestnuts to the boiling water. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
Remove the cooked water chestnuts using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to cool and set the coating.
In a separate saucepan, combine the coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Heat over low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Do not bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool.
To serve, spoon the red rubies into bowls, pour the sweetened coconut milk over the top, and add ice cubes or crushed ice for a cold, refreshing dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1456 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 713 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 360.2 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 94.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1743 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
