Dessert

Shwe Yin Aye with Araticum Jelly

A bowl of shwe yin aye with araticum jelly, garnished with sesame seeds, set on a bamboo mat.
Prep
30 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
BurmeseEasyDessertVeganGluten FreeDairy Free

About this dish

A Burmese coconut cream dessert with tapioca pearls, bread cubes, and a unique twist—araticum jelly—balancing tropical sweetness and herbal depth.

Ingredients

UK and US measurements are both included for every recipe.

Tapioca pearls

grain

100 g

Imperial measurement: about 3.5 oz

Coconut milk

liquid

400 ml

Imperial measurement: 1 2/3 cups

Sugar

seasoning

80 g

Imperial measurement: 1/3 cup

Salt

spice

1 pinch

White bread

grain

4 slices

Araticum fruit

fruit

200 g

Imperial measurement: about 7 oz

Agar-agar powder

other

1 tsp

Water

liquid

100 ml

Imperial measurement: 1/2 cup

Jasmine flowers

herb

6

Sesame seeds

spice

1 tbsp

Method

1

Cook tapioca pearls

PT15M

Boil tapioca pearls in plenty of water until translucent, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.

2

Prepare coconut cream sauce

PT5M

In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, sugar, and pinch of salt. Heat gently, stirring until sugar dissolves. Do not boil. Set aside to cool.

3

Cut bread

PT5M

Cut bread slices into small cubes. Toast in a dry pan or in oven at 150°C (300°F) for 5 minutes until lightly crisp.

4

Make araticum jelly

PT2M plus 1 hour chilling

Peel and seed araticum fruit, blend pulp until smooth. In a small pan, mix pulp with water and agar-agar powder. Bring to a boil, then simmer 2 minutes. Pour into a shallow dish and let set in refrigerator for about 1 hour.

5

Assemble dessert

PT5M

Once jelly is firm, cut into small cubes. In serving bowls, layer tapioca pearls, bread cubes, and araticum jelly. Pour coconut sauce over. Garnish with jasmine flowers and sesame seeds.

6

Chill and serve

PT30M

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • bowl

Nutrition facts

360 kcal
Calories
3 g
Protein
45 g
Carbohydrates
15 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
120 mg
Sodium

Tips

  • Use small tapioca pearls for a more delicate texture.
  • If araticum is unavailable, substitute with ripe banana or pineapple for a similar tropical flavor.
  • For a thicker jelly, add an extra 1/2 tsp of agar-agar.

Serving suggestions

  • Serve cold in small bowls, garnished with edible flowers or mint leaves.

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Thiri Tun

Recipe by

Thiri Tun

Specialises in Burmese cuisine

Thiri is a tea leaf salad master who ferments her own tea leaves in a clay pot. She will not tell you the recipe.

Describe yourself in three words: Mysterious, secretive, delicious.