Tapioca Recipe
with sweet potato and coconut milk
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Ingredients
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Tapioca Pudding with Sweet Potato and Coconut Milk
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Sweet Potato
In a medium pot, add the cubed sweet potato and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Cook the Tapioca Pearls
In a separate pot, bring 2 cups of coconut milk to a simmer. Add the tapioca pearls and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the pearls are translucent and tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the tapioca is cooked, stir in the cooked sweet potato, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 4
Serve
Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Serve warm or chilled, garnished with additional coconut milk if desired.
