Thai Basil Dessert
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Desserts

Thai Basil Dessert

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.

Ingredients

  • • 30g Thai basil seeds
  • • 500ml water
  • • 400ml coconut milk
  • • 80g palm sugar
  • • 1 pandan leaf
  • • 1/2 tsp salt
  • • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Rinse the Thai basil seeds and soak them in 500ml water until they swell into a gel.

2
Phase 2

Simmer the coconut milk, palm sugar, salt, and pandan leaf until dissolved.

3
Phase 3

Cool the coconut base completely and remove the pandan leaf.

4
Phase 4

Stir the gelled basil seeds through the chilled coconut base.

5
Phase 5

Pour over ice and finish with a splash of vanilla.