Dessert
Shwe Yin Aye with Araticum Jelly

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
grain100 g
Imperial measurement: about 3.5 oz
Coconut milk
liquid400 ml
Imperial measurement: 1 2/3 cups
Sugar
seasoning80 g
Imperial measurement: 1/3 cup
Salt
spice1 pinch
White bread
grain4 slices
Araticum fruit
fruit200 g
Imperial measurement: about 7 oz
Agar-agar powder
other1 tsp
Water
liquid100 ml
Imperial measurement: 1/2 cup
Jasmine flowers
herb6
Sesame seeds
spice1 tbsp
Method
Cook tapioca pearls
PT15MBoil tapioca pearls in plenty of water until translucent, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Prepare coconut cream sauce
PT5MIn a saucepan, combine coconut milk, sugar, and pinch of salt. Heat gently, stirring until sugar dissolves. Do not boil. Set aside to cool.
Cut bread
PT5MCut bread slices into small cubes. Toast in a dry pan or in oven at 150°C (300°F) for 5 minutes until lightly crisp.
Make araticum jelly
PT2M plus 1 hour chillingPeel 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.
Assemble dessert
PT5MOnce 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.
Chill and serve
PT30MRefrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Equipment
- saucepan
- knife
- cutting board
- bowl
Nutrition facts
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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Recipe by
Thiri Tun
Specialises in Burmese cuisineThiri is a tea leaf salad master who ferments her own tea leaves in a clay pot. She will not tell you the recipe.
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