Thapthim krop
Thapthim krop or Tub Tim Krob (Thai: ทับทิมกรอบ; IPA: [tʰáp.tʰīm krɔ̀ːp]; literally "crispy rubies") is one of the most famous Thai desserts, which is made of cubes of water chestnuts in syrup[1] coated with red food coloring. This dessert is known as "pomegranate seeds" or "rubies" because of its appearance.[2] It is usually eaten with coconut milk and ice cubes.
The notable Thapthim krop neighborhood in Bangkok is Wongwian Yai in the Thonburi side.[3]
History
‘Tub Tim Krob’ was originally eaten by villagers but it become famous because ‘Phra Vimada Ther’, royal consort of King Rama V, who has the ability to cook, developed and improved new flavors and then brought to the king. With excellent cooking skills, the King liked this dessert so much. So this recipe has become popular for everybody until now.[4]
Preparation
Ingredients
1. Water Chestnuts
2. Coconut milk
3. Sugar
4. Salt
5. Fresh water
6. Red syrup (Hale’s Blue boy Red Sala Flavor) or liquid red food color
Method
First, wash the water chestnuts until cleaned and peel the skin off. Then dice it into small pieces. Soak prepared water chestnuts in the red syrup until the color changes or you can mix water with food coloring and mix it with the water chestnuts. Next, mix the prepared red water chestnuts with tapioca flour until the skin gets covered. Boil chestnuts in hot water until they are cooked by you can observe that they are floating to the top. The color of the coating flour should be a clear red and no longer white. Add the cooked water chestnuts into iced water and allow to cool off completely. Drain them from the water and put into serving bowls or glasses. Meanwhile, add the coconut milk, sugar and salt to a saucepan and heat on medium flame. If you want more scent, you can add the knotted Pandan leaf but do not stir until it just foams up and begins to simmer. Then switch off the stove and remove the Pandan. Place the coconut milk in the fridge to chill. Last, top the cooked water chestnuts with the coconut milk and serve.[5][6]
See also
References
- ^ Singapore. Rough Guides. 2003. pp. 143–. ISBN 978-1-84353-075-6.
- ^ "Tub Tim Krob". Amazingthaifood. Amazingthaifood. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
- ^ "สนามข่าวชวนกิน : ทับทิมกรอบแม่ดวงพร วงเวียนใหญ่ กทม". Channel 7 (in Thai). 2018-01-14.
- ^ "ทับทิมกรอบ". infothaifood. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Gamermon. "Tub Tib Krob (Water Chestnut with Syrub and Coconut Milk)". Retrieved 2018-04-01.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Thai Red Ruby Dessert - 'Tub Tim Krob'". Recipes R Simple. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
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