Longan Pudding
If you are looking for the perfect ending to a Thai, Vietnamese or other Southeast Asian Meal, this traditional Khmer dessert will satisfy everyone. It goes well with just about any dish and even the kids will love it!
Ingredients:
1/2 c small tapioca pearls
1 13.5 oz can coconut milk
1/3 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
1 c longan fruit, fresh or canned
1 T toasted sesame seeds
Directions:
- Soak tapioca pearls in hot water for a minimum of 2 hours. Rinse with cool water and drain.
- In a small saucepan combine coconut milk, tapioca pearls, sugar, vanilla and salt.
- Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat; continue cooking, stirring frequently, until tapioca pearls are tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in the longan fruit pulp. If using fresh, the fruit will need to be peeled and pitted; canned longans should be drained.
- Fill dessert dishes with the longan pudding and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving. Serve warm or chilled.
The longans add an interesting texture and flavor to this dessert; however, if you prefer, you can leave them out and serve the pudding on its own. The pudding is similar to a mild coconut flavored tapioca pudding.
Preparation time: 5 minute(s)
Cooking time: 20 minute(s)
Number of servings (yield): 6
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What is a longan fruit?
Longan fruit is popular in many Asian countries; it is hard to describe the flavor, but it is similar to a cross between a green grape and a kiwi fruit.
If you live near an Asian grocery store, you will sometimes be able to find these longans fresh. The peel comes off easily, and the pit is about the size of a cherry pit.
Canned longans can be purchased year round from many Asian grocers as well as online. We always keep longans on hand, they are one of my kids’ favorite treats.
