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Thai Layered Coconut Pudding (Tako)

A delicious and visually stunning layered dessert made from coconut milk, rice flour, and colorful natural ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base Layer
  • 1.5 oz rice flour About 1/3 cup + 2 Tbsp
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1.5 cups coconut milk High-quality, canned coconut milk recommended
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon table salt
For the Green Pandan Coconut Layer
  • 1 leaf pandan For flavor and color
  • 1.33 cups water To blend with pandan
  • few drops green food coloring Optional
  • 3 tablespoons mung bean starch
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup julienned young coconut meat
For the Red Water Chestnut Layer
  • 1.25 cups water
  • 1/4 piece beet For natural coloring
  • 1/4 teaspoon Jasmine extract Optional
  • 1 cup cooked or canned water chestnuts Small diced
For the Golden Pineapple Layer
  • 1.25 cups coconut water
  • 1/4 teaspoon edible gold dust Optional for added sparkle
  • 1 cup canned pineapple rings Cut into small pieces

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare small cups or containers for your pudding.
  2. In a pot, whisk together rice flour and water until dissolved.
  3. Add coconut milk, sugar, and salt; cook over medium-high until thickened (5-8 minutes). Fill cups halfway and let cool.
Layer Options
  1. Option 1: Green Pandan Coconut Layer - Blend pandan leaf with water, strain, and mix with starches and sugar. Cook until thick, fold in julienned coconut, and layer.
  2. Option 2: Red Water Chestnuts Layer - Grate beet into water, mix with starches and sugar, cook until thick, fold in diced water chestnuts, and layer.
  3. Option 3: Golden Pineapple Layer - Mix coconut water with edible gold dust, add starches and sugar, cook until thick, mix in diced pineapple, and layer.
Final Chill
  1. Allow pudding to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate to set fully (1-2 hours). Serve straight from cups.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor; room temperature before preparation enhances results.