Thai Tapioca Soup
Dive into the exotic flavors of Thailand with this creamy and aromatic Thai Tapioca Soup! Perfectly balancing sweet, savory, and spicy notes, this dish features soft, translucent tapioca pearls simmered in a delectable blend of coconut milk, chicken or vegetable stock, and fragrant lemongrass. Hints of kaffir lime, ginger, and Thai chilies elevate this comforting soup, while a splash of fish sauce ties the flavors together in authentic Thai style. Customize it with tender shrimp for a hearty twist, or enjoy its velvety richness as a unique plant-based delight. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this versatile recipe can be served warm as a soul-soothing meal or chilled as a delicately sweet dessert. Quick to prepare and irresistibly flavorful, this Thai Tapioca Soup is a must-try for lovers of Thai cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Small tapioca pearls
- 2 cups Coconut milk (unsweetened)
- 3 cups Chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 1 Lemongrass stalk (lightly bruised)
- 3 Kaffir lime leaves (optional, torn into pieces)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (thinly sliced)
- 8 pieces Shrimp (peeled and deveined, optional for savory version)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 Fresh Thai chilies (optional, finely sliced for heat)
Instructions
Rinse the tapioca pearls under cold water to remove excess starch. Set aside.
In a medium pot, combine the coconut milk, chicken or vegetable stock, lemongrass stalk, kaffir lime leaves, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the rinsed tapioca pearls to the pot and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The pearls will become translucent as they cook.
If using shrimp, add them to the pot during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Stir in the sugar, fish sauce, and Thai chilies (if using). Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, balancing sweetness, saltiness, and heat to your preference.
Remove the lemongrass stalk and kaffir lime leaves before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve warm as a comforting dish or let it cool for a unique dessert option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.1 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.5 g | 508% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 234 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 4150 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 291.1 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.2 g | ||
| Protein | 46.6 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 283 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 26.6 mg | 148% | |
| Potassium | 1860 mg | 40% | |
*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.
