dessert
Tub Tim Krob
ทับทิมกรอบ
Mild
Tub Tim Krob is a Thai dessert of water chestnuts coated in red-dyed tapioca flour, served in chilled coconut milk with crushed ice — named for its resemblance to rubies (tub tim).
Cultural Origin
Tub Tim Krob is a classical Central Thai dessert in which water chestnut cubes are coated in red-tinted tapioca flour to resemble pomegranate seeds, then served in sweetened coconut cream over crushed ice. It is considered a refined palace-style dessert popularized in the late 19th century and remains a fixture of Thai dessert shops.
Allergens & Sensitivities
coconut
Key Ingredients
- water chestnuts
- red food colouring
- tapioca flour
- coconut milk
- simple syrup
Where to Try It
Thai dessert stalls, food courts, and traditional restaurants throughout Thailand.
Tips
- The contrast between crunchy water chestnut inside and soft tapioca coating is the hallmark of a good Tub Tim Krob — if the inside is mushy, it's overcooked.