Tapioca with Toasted Coconut

By Rheanna Kish and The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Tapioca with Toasted Coconut

This recipe makes 6 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per each of 6 servings: about -
cal 313313 cal
pro 7 g7g pro
total fat 14 g14g total fat
sat. fat 9 g9g sat. fat
carb 35 g35g carb
fibre 1 g1g fibre
chol 115 mg115mg chol
sodium 188 mg188mg sodium
potassium 61 mg61mg potassium
% RDI: -
calcium 2222 calcium
iron 44 iron
vit A 22 vit A
folate 44 folate

A sprinkle of coconut on top of this creamy tapioca adds a texture contrast. Stir continually as the tapioca cooks to prevent the custard from scorching.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 4 cups 5% cream 4 cups 5% cream
  • 4 strips orange rind 4 strips orange rind
  • 3 cloves 3 cloves or allspice berries
  • 2 eggs 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch salt 1 pinch salt
  • 1/3 cup small pearl tapioca 1/3 cup small pearl tapioca

Preparation

On baking sheet, toast coconut in 350°F (180°C) oven, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes; set aside.

In saucepan, heat together cream, orange rind and cloves over medium-high heat until tiny bubbles form around edge. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Discard orange rind and cloves.

In large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar and sa< stir in tapioca. Gradually whisk in cream mixture.

Return to saucepan over medium-low heat; simmer, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat back of spoon and tapioca is puffed and translucent, about 20 minutes.

Scrape into bowl; place plastic wrap directly on surface. Let cool for 30 minutes; refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.) Serve sprinkled with coconut.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: November 2009

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