Classic Coconut Pudding

I love the taste of coconut. Maybe it’s my heritage kicking into gear. Whatever the reason, I can’t help succumbing to the flavor of coconut. So its only right that the next dessert on my list is the flavorful coconut pudding, oh so light and creamy… perfect for a hot summer day and every other day besides ;)

You will need:

China grass – 10 gms
Water – 1 cup
Tender coconut water (preferably fresh) – 1 cup
Condensed milk – 1 tin
Milk – 1 tin (use the condensed milk tin to measure the milk)
Sugar – 6 dessert spoons
Chopped tender coconut white – 1 ½ cups

For the garnishing:
Desiccated coconut – 2 tbsp
Sugar – 2 tbsp


Preparation method:

1. Soak the china grass in water for a few minutes

2. Heat the mixture till the china grass is completely dissolved

3. Pour the tender coconut water into it and

4. Meanwhile, combine the condensed milk, milk and sugar in another pan and mix well

5. Add this to the tender coconut mixture along with chopped tender coconut whites

6. Mix thoroughly and refridgerate

7. Garnish with desiccated coconut and sugar just before serving.
(to make the garnish lightly fry the desiccated coconut in a dry flat pan till it turns golden brown. Add the sugar just before putting of the flame. Mix well and sprinkle over the pudding just before serving.)