How to make thai food: Tapioca Pudding dessert

Ingredients:

•1/2 cup seed tapioca* (available in the baking aisle of most supermarkets)
•3 cups water
•1/4 tsp. salt
•1 can coconut milk
•maple syrup OR table syrup (approx. 3 Tbsp. per serving)
•optional: fresh or canned fruit (I used canned tropical fruit cocktail, drained)

Preparation:

1.Place tapioca in a cooking pot. Cover with 2-3 cups water. Soak for 20 to 30 mintes.

2.Pour off the water or gently drain the tapioca.

3.Add 3 cups fresh water plus 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir and bring to a boil.

4.Reduce heat to a simmer (medium-low). Stirring occasionally, simmer the tapioca
for 15 minutes.

5.Turn off the heat and cover the pot with a lid. Leave to sit for at least 30 minutes. The residual heat from the pot will turn the tapioca translucent and it should be soft to eat. (Note: the tapioca won't taste like much at this point - you will need to add the toppings for it to come alive).

6.For a summer dessert, refrigerate the tapioca until ready to serve. During the winter, the tapioca can be served still warm from the pot.

7.Portion out the tapioca into bowls or dessert cups. Top each portion with 2-4 Tbsp. syrup (depending how sweet you want it) and a generous amount of coconut milk (about 1/4 cup per person). If desired, add fresh or canned tropical fruit,