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Taro Tapioca Dessert Soup

Love that taro tapioca pearl dessert served at Chinese restaurants? You can make this easy Taro Tapioca Dessert Soup at home with just 4 ingredients. It is so yummy!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 388 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1½ lb taro (satoimo) (about 7 taro roots)
  • ½ cup tiny tapioca balls
  • 1 can coconut milk (13.7 fl oz, 403 ml; add more to increase the soup)
  • 1 cup sugar (adjust the amount according to the extra coconut milk you add)

Instructions

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  1. Peel and cut 1½ lb taro (satoimo) into ½-inch (1.3-cm) pieces.
  2. In a medium saucepan, add the taro and 4 cups (960 ml) of water. Bring it to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and cook for 20 minutes, or until a skewer pierces the taro smoothly.
  3. When the taro is ready, drain the water and mash it. You don’t have to mash everything liked mashed potatoes. It’s nice to leave some chunks.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small/medium saucepan, bring another 2 cups (480 ml) of water to a boil. When boiling, add ½ cup tiny tapioca balls and cook for 6 minutes.
  5. After 6 minutes, turn off the heat and cover the pan. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes, or until the pearls are translucent and you can no longer see the white center. When it‘s done, strain it in a colander and run water through it to cool and prevent it from overcooking.
  6. Add 1 can coconut milk to the mashed taro and mix well.
  7. Add the tapioca and mix.
  8. Add 1 cup sugar and cook over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  9. Serve either warm or chilled.

Notes

  • The recipe is adapted from Weeknite Meals, originally from Use Real Butter.

Nutrition Information

Calories 388kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 17mg (1%) Potassium 600mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 59IU (1%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 388

% Daily Value*

Calories 388kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 67g 22%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Potassium 600mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 59IU 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

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