Jamaican Me Happy with Tapioca

Tapioca is made from the cassava plant, which is native to South America and is a staple food in many tropical regions, including Jamaica.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Jamaican Me Happy with Tapioca

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Jamaican Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Tapioca pearls
• 1 can Coconut milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 peeled and sliced Mango
• As needed for garnish Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add tapioca pearls and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Drain the tapioca pearls and rinse with cold water.
3. In the same saucepan, combine coconut milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
4. Add the cooked tapioca pearls to the coconut milk mixture. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for 30 minutes.
6. Divide the tapioca pudding into serving bowls.
7. Top with sliced mango and fresh mint leaves.
8. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 20g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.