Tub Tim Krob

I had lunch with a few friends the other day at a Thai restaurant. The food was ok but the dessert was great! I had tub tim krob or waterchestnut or red rubbies and this is one Thai dessert that I loove. I used to make this dessert a few years back but coming out of that restaurant, I swear that I would make it again. I just couldn't have enough of it!

This dessert is quite simple to make really. All you need is small sack (about 10) water chestnuts, red food coloring, tapioca flour, sugar and coconut milk. Start will peeling the water chestnuts (I got mine done by my daughter) as I don't really like doing it. Then dice them, size is up to you. Then mix the diced water chestnuts with a few drops of red food coloring, leaving it for 5 minutes for the color to be absorbed. Meanwhile, boil a pot of water, put pandan leave if you like. Put some tapioca flour in a bowl, put the colored water chestnuts into the bowl. Shake the bowl to make the flour stick to the water chestnuts. To make the flour thicker, spray some water to the already floured water chestnuts, and repeat the process. When the water is boiling, put the floured water chestnuts in batches into the water. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the water chestnuts float. Using a slotted spoon, take the water chestnuts and tip them in an iced water. This prevents them from sticking together. Repeat the process till all the water chestnuts are cooked.To serve, put some water chestnuts into a bowl, add coconut milk, and some ice. Heaven!