Ngeklak (tapioca with palm sugar)

Instructions

1. Rinse the tapioca pearls under cold water, then soak them for 20 minutes.
2. Bring a large pot of water to the boil and add the pearls.
3. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring, until they turn translucent.
4. Drain them and rinse under cold water.
5. In a saucepan, dissolve the palm sugar in the water over low heat to make a syrup.
6. Add the coconut milk and a pinch of salt, and heat without boiling.
7. Divide the pearls among bowls, pour the sweetened coconut milk over them and serve lukewarm or cold.