Egg-free coconut pudding will melt in your mouth. Traditionally, it was served at special events, such as weddings and birthdays, but it is so popular it has become a dessert that is made all the time. And today I am sharing the recipe with you!
You may need two tender coconuts to get the amount of coconut meat and coconut water needed for this recipe, or of course, you could just buy coconut water. Just make sure you use the plain variety for this recipe, not one with an added flavor (unless you feel like an experiment). Make sure you shred your coconut meat before getting started on this recipe!
And what is china grass you may ask? It gives a smooth, glossy finish and many chefs prefer to use it over gelatin. China grass, if used properly sets easily at room temperature. The method of using Agar Agar or Gelatin (which is derived from the collagen inside animals’ skin and bones) may be the same.
To prepare the dish you need to heat the coconut water, cut the china grass into strips and soak it in the hot coconut water for about 2 hours. Boil the milk, condensed milk, and sugar together and let it simmer for just a few seconds while giving it a stir. Reheat the coconut water with the china grass until it gently boils, and simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes. Do not boil for longer than this, or you will destroy the natural texture and flavor of the coconut water. The china grass should melt, but you may have a few strands left at the bottom. This is okay! Combine this with the milk mixture and the coconut meat, which you should have shredded. The two mixtures should be a similar temperature before you combine them, preferably luke-warm. Pour the whole mix into a shallow dish and freeze for just 5 minutes. Remove it from the freezer and place in the fridge. Leave it to chill for about 35-minutes, by which time it should have set. Do not over freeze or over chill the pudding as that will make it go hard. Turn the dish upside down onto a plate and the pudding should slide out quite easily. Cut into slices to serve.Egg-Free Coconut Pudding
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Some people like to eat this dessert just as it is, where others like to add things to it. It goes well with fresh fruits, caramel, chocolate and with flavored coconut water, and some people like to have it with both.
There are several other ways of preparing this dish, which is very popular with vegans, after changing just a couple of the ingredients. Another variation adds vanilla as a flavoring, but for most people, the natural taste of the tender coconut is the best.
Although you can use any type of coconut, tender coconuts are the best because of their naturally sweet taste. As an added bonus, the coconut water from just one coconut has enough vitamin C to meet the daily requirements of an adult. It is for this reason that the water is often used in health drinks, and why this pudding is as healthy as it is tasty. If you drink it on its own, coconut water is refreshing, nutritious and has really good health benefits. Why not give it a try? Happy eating!!
XOXO,
Kelly
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8 Comments
Maria Doss
December 4, 2018 at 7:07 AMThis pudding is nostalgia!!! China grass puddings are a huge part in Indian tradition, since it is a great vegetarian option. So, I grew up eating china grass pudding for all special occasions. And, me love some coconut! I’ll be making this soon and enjoying it all by myself:)
Kelly
January 26, 2019 at 7:43 AMThat’s so awesome Maria!! I hope you make this and have a taste of home 🙂
pglooney
December 5, 2018 at 9:57 AMI love that this uses fresh coconut!
Kelly
January 26, 2019 at 7:42 AMMe too! Fresh is just so much better 🙂
Amy
December 7, 2018 at 10:17 PMThis pudding is so pretty, in addition to sounding delicious.
Kelly
January 26, 2019 at 7:43 AMThanks Amy!!
loveatfirstbento
December 11, 2018 at 7:57 PMI would most definitely smother this in caramel sauce – the combo of caramel + coconut sounds lethally delicious! And wow, this is made using fresh coconut? That’s super awesome! I am going to snag one from my grocery store next time I see them just so I can try making this!
Kelly
January 26, 2019 at 7:44 AMThanks girly!! You will have to let me know what you think if you make this! XOXO