Q: Can I replace tapioca flour with another type of flour for the taro balls?
A: Yes, you can use potato starch or cornstarch, but the texture might slightly differ.
Q: Is it necessary to use fresh coconut milk, or can canned be used?
A: Canned coconut milk works well and is a convenient alternative to fresh coconut milk.
Q: How do I know when the taro balls are cooked?
A: The taro balls are cooked when they float to the surface and have a translucent appearance.
Thai Coconut Milk Pumpkin Taro Balls
Notes
- Pumpkin, as needed
- Tapioca flour, as needed
- Coconut milk, as needed
- Brown sugar, as needed
- Pandan leaves, as needed
- Coconut meat, as needed
- Mix steamed pumpkin with an appropriate amount of tapioca flour and blend well.
- Knead the mixture into a dough and set aside.
- In a pot, bring water to a boil.
- Shape the dough into small balls.
- Drop the balls into boiling water.
- Cook until done, then transfer to cold water and set aside.
- In another pot, mix coconut milk with some water.
- Add pandan leaves and brown sugar.
- Add the taro balls to the coconut milk.
- Include coconut meat.
- Bring to a boil and then serve.
- Rich in carbohydrates and dietary fiber.
- Contains vitamins and minerals from pumpkin and coconut.
- Moderate in calories, depending on the amount of sugar and coconut milk used.