Tub tim krob is a popular dessert that originate from Thailand. It is more commonly known as Red Ruby in Singapore. A simple yet delicious and pretty dessert that you can whip up in less than 30 minutes!
Tub Tim Krob (Red Ruby Dessert)
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
Ingredients
- 1 packet coconut milk or cream (add a good pinch of salt to this)
For the sugar syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Pandan leaves (screw-pine leaves)
For the red ruby
- 10 water chestnuts, peeled and diced into pea sized chunks
- 1/2 tsp red food coloring
- 4 tbsp tapioca flour
Instructions
For the sugar syrup
- Boil these 3 ingredients for about 3 to 5 minutes and refrigerate.
For the red ruby
- Toss diced water chestnuts with red food coloring until evenly coated.
- Throw in the colored water chestnuts into a plastic bag of tapioca flour and shake well to coat.
- Pour out the contents into a sieve and shake off excess flour.
- Put floured chestnuts into a pot of boiling water. Boil for about 2 mins, or until the flour turns translucent and the vibrant color of the water chestnuts shine through.
- Remove and drain the water chestnuts. Toss into a bowl of ice-cold water.
To serve
- Scoop Red Rubies into a glass with some ice cubes/shaved ice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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