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Cyril Lignac's Japanese Tapioca Pearls with Coconut and Banana: A Gourmand Croquant Delight

Recipe by Renowned Chef Cyril Lignac
Serves 4 people

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. tapioca pearls
  • 3 bananas
  • Some red fruits
  • 40cl coconut milk
  • 10cl water
  • 100g cane sugar
  • 1 vanilla pod
  • 1 lime

Preparation

  • Bring a pan of water to a boil, add the tapioca pearls, and cook for 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  • Meanwhile, gently heat the coconut milk with the cane sugar and vanilla pod until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and chill in a bowl over ice cubes.
  • Transfer the drained pearls to a bowl, pour in the cooled vanilla coconut milk, and mix thoroughly. Slice the bananas and fold them in.
  • Spoon the mixture into ramekins, top with chopped red fruits, and grate lime zest over the top for a fresh zing.