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Tapioca Coconut Dessert Soup

Craving something sweet? Xi mi lu made of tapioca, coconut milk, and calabasa is a creamy and delicious dessert the whole family will love!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 263 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • ¼ cup small tapioca pearls, uncooked
  • 2 cans (13.5 ounces each) coconut milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 cups calabasa, peeled, seeded and cut into ½ inch cubes

Instructions

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  1. In a pot over medium heat, bring 4 cups of the water to a boil. Add tapioca pearls and cook, stirring regularly, for about 10 to 15 minutes or until translucent.
  2. Remove from pot and using a fine-mesh sieve, rinse under cold, running water. Drain well.
  3. In a pot over medium heat, combine the remaining 4 cups water, coconut milk, and sugar. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved.
  4. Add calabasa. Lower heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 to 15 minutes or until calabasa is fork-tender.
  5. Using a slotted spoon, remove some of the tender squash. In a bowl, mash with a fork and return to the pot.
  6. Add tapioca and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until dessert is slightly thickened. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Cut the calabasa squash in uniform size to ensure even cooking.
  • For a smooth consistency, cook the coconut milk at a gentle simmer and do not allow to boil lest it curdles and separates.
  • The dessert soup will taste sweeter when hot but will mellow out as it cools, so adjust the amount of sugar accordingly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 263kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Sodium 26mg (1%) Potassium 312mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 396IU (8%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 263

% Daily Value*

Calories 263kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Sodium 26mg 1%
Potassium 312mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 396IU 8%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.