Rubies in Coconut Milk - Tub-tim Grob 
Tub-tim literally means ruby. Tub-tim grob means crunchy ruby. There are three part to this dessert, the ruby, syrup and coconut milk.
It is fun also to make tub-tim grob with kids, as I remember how my mother taught us to color and toss the water chestnut into flour. Try it with your kids or friends.
It is fun also to make tub-tim grob with kids, as I remember how my mother taught us to color and toss the water chestnut into flour. Try it with your kids or friends.
2 Servings
| 1/2 | can | water chestnuts | |
| 1/4 | cup | water | |
| 1/2 | cup | tapioca flour | |
| 1/3 | cup | sugar | |
| 5 | drops | red food coloring | |
| 1/3 | cup | coconut milk |
Tips and substitutions
I really appreciate frozen coconut milk when it comes to preparing desserts. You can get by with the can coconut milk. But frozen coconut milk tastes a thousand times better.
I really appreciate frozen coconut milk when it comes to preparing desserts. You can get by with the can coconut milk. But frozen coconut milk tastes a thousand times better.
The next step is to turn the red chestnuts into rubies. Drain the chestnuts of any juice. Put tapioca flour in a big bowl. Drop the chestnuts in and shake the bowl around to coat the chestnuts with flour. Scoop the chestnuts into a strainer to get rid of the excess flour. Put it into another bowl. Here is the secret: spray some water on the chestnuts with a misting spritzer. Put them back in the flour bowl. Coat them with flour again. If you want bigger rubies, repeat the spraying and flouring.
Boil a pot of water. When boiling, dump the coated rubies in. The cooked rubies will float and show their beautiful color. Scoop them up in a strainer and dump them in ice water.
In a small cup add sugar and water to make syrup. Microwave the cup for 3-4 minutes depending on your microwave.
Divide the rubies into equal amounts and set in two bowls. Pour out water from the bowls. Add half of the coconut milk and half of the syrup to make one serving. Serve with crushed ice in the summer time.
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