Nam Wan Recipe (Coconut Milk and Fruit Dessert)
This nam wan recipe is made with sweet fruit, creamy coconut milk, and sago pearls. A refreshing Thai/Lao coconut milk fruit dessert!
Equipment
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Medium pot for boiling the sago (tapioca pearls).
- Fine mesh strainer to rinse and drain the pearls once they’re cooked.
- Small pot or saucepan for gently simmering the coconut milk.
- Ladle
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sago (small tapioca pearls)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 3 tbsp sugar
- longan add to taste
- jackfruit thin slices, add to taste
- 1 pandan leaf optional, tied in a knot
Instructions
- Cook the pearls. Boil small tapioca pearls for about 15 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking. Turn off the heat, cover, and let them sit for 10 minutes until fully translucent. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Make the coconut base. Simmer coconut milk, evaporated milk, sugar, and salt (plus pandan leaves if using) for 2–3 minutes until the sugar dissolves. Let cool, then chill.
- Prep the fruit. Slice jackfruit and prepare longan or rambutan. Use fresh or canned, drained fruit.
- Assemble and serve. Add tapioca pearls and fruit into bowls or glasses, then pour over the chilled coconut milk. Serve cold for the best flavor.
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Nutrition Facts
Nam Wan Recipe (Coconut Milk and Fruit Dessert)
Amount per Serving
Calories
377
% Daily Value*
Fat
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
24
g
150
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
18
mg
6
%
Sodium
99
mg
4
%
Potassium
440
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
27
g
9
%
Sugar
24
g
27
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
151
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
196
mg
20
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notes
- Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered approximate.