Thai Red Rubies

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 3

Thai Red Rubies dessert recipe with Coconut Milk

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

475

Sugar

74g

Fat

16g

Thai Red Rubies is a dessert that is also known as 'Tub Tim Krob' which means 'crunchy rubies'. It is a popular dessert in Thailand and it is quite easy to make. The crunchy and juicy texture of the water chestnuts combined with the sweet and creamy coconut milk makes it a unique and delicious dessert. Thai Red Rubies is perfect for a hot summer day as it is served cold. It is a great dessert to make for parties and can be served as a refreshing treat to your guests. Overall, this dessert is a great way to explore Thai cuisine and its unique flavors.

Instructions

1.	Stir water and sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
2.	Once the sugar has dissolved, bring the mixture to a boil and stir continuously for 3 minutes.
3.	Remove from heat and add 3 drops of red food coloring to the mixture.
4.	Gently stir in already peeled and diced water chestnuts.
5.	Cover saucepan and let it sit for 30 minutes.
6.	Meanwhile, mix together tapioca flour and 1/4 cup of water into a dough.
7.	Roll the dough into small balls.
8.	Boil a pot of water and then add the tapioca balls into the boiling water.
9.	Remove the tapioca balls from water and immediately add them into cold water.
10.	Combine coconut milk, 1/4 cup of water, and rose or jasmine essence together in a bowl.
11.	Finally, add the red rubies to the coconut milk mixture and serve.

PROS

Thai Red Rubies is a delicious dessert with a unique texture and flavors.
This dessert is also quite simple to prepare.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and is not recommended for individuals with diabetes and other blood sugar-related disorders.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert contains a good amount of vitamin C and iron that are essential for the body. Coconut milk is also good for digestion and helps to boost the immune system.

	1 cup water
	1 cup sugar
	30 water chestnuts
	3 drops red food coloring
	3/4 cup tapioca flour
	2 1/2 cups coconut milk
	rose essence or jasmine essence