Ingredients

• 1 (13 1/2-ounce) can coconut milk
• 4 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 7 ounces small tapioca pearls
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• Green food coloring, as needed

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Instructions

1. Bring the coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar to a boil in a heavy saucepan. While boiling, whisk in the tapioca and continue to simmer until tender, 12 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool immediately by placing in a flat bowl and covering the surface with plastic. Let rest about 2 hours. When cool, add the lemon juice. Stir to incorporate. To make green, add drops of food coloring to desired color.
2. To serve, scoop into individual bowls.