Thapthim Krop (Mock Pomegranate Seeds)

1 cup diced water-chestnuts
1 cup cornflour
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup sugar
1 cup scented water
1/2 cup shredded jack-fruit
A few drops of red colouring
Crushed ice

Method
Put the diced water-chestnuts in a bowl. Sprinkle with a few drops of red colouring. Mix well. Add the cornflour and shake until the diced water-chestnuts are well-coated.

Heat some water in a saucepan. Bring to boil and pour the coated water-chestnuts into the boiling water. Spoon them out as they float. Leave them in cold water for a few minutes to cool. Drain and set aside.

In a saucepan, dissolve the sugar in the scented water over a low heat. Bring to boil and remove from heat to cool.

Serve the thapthim krop (mock pomegranate seeds) with syrup, coconut milk and crushed ice. Top with shredded jack-fruit. - NST