Coconut-based coverage

Components

• 2 tea cups of granulated tapioca (tapioca intended for baking)
• 1¼ teaspoons of sugar
• 12/3 cups (tea) of coconut milk (400 ml)
• One liter of milk
• A small dash of salt
• 2/3 cup of sweetened condensed milk
• 3/4 cup of freshly grated coconut
• condensed milk as desired for serving (optional)

Setup mode

1. In a medium saucepan, combine milk, coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Stir gently with a spatula to dissolve the sugar, then heat over medium-high heat. Cook until it begins to boil, stirring occasionally to prevent the sugar from settling at the bottom and creating a crust.

1. In a large bowl, combine the tapioca and boiling water all at once. Stir gently with a spatula to break up any clumps and ensure the tapioca absorbs moisture evenly – initially, the mixture may appear very liquid, but the tapioca will hydrate as time passes.
2. Allow the tapioca to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until it forms a thick and creamy mixture. The tapioca will soak up the liquid, resulting in a more cohesive and moist texture.
3. After 30 minutes, place the tapioca mixture onto a 22 cm by 32 cm baking tray, cover it with plastic wrap to prevent drying and odor absorption, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to cool and set.
4. Once the couscous is set, pour water mixed with condensed milk over it and place it back in the refrigerator for an additional 2 hours – this resting period is crucial for the syrup to form and for the couscous to become more moist. If you like, you can make the dessert the day before.
5. When serving, sprinkle with grated fresh coconut and slice it. For a sweeter cuscuz, add condensed milk or water to the dish.

Ways to keep or preserve

Tapioca couscous can be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days. Make sure to keep it tightly covered with plastic wrap to prevent it from absorbing odors.

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