Thapthim krop (Thai: ทับทิมกรอบ, pronounced [tʰáp.tʰīm krɔ̀ːp]; literally 'crispy rubies') is one of the best known Thai desserts, having been named one of the world's best 50 desserts by CNN Travel.
[1] It is made of cubes of water chestnuts soaked in grenadine or red food dye, then boiled in tapioca flour.
[2] This dessert is known as "pomegranate seeds" or "rubies" because of its appearance.
It is usually eaten with coconut milk and ice cubes.
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