Coconut-Tapioca Sauce

• 1/3 cup small pearl tapioca
• 1 1/4 cups unsweetened coconut milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped
• Tiny pinch of salt

1. In a small bowl, cover the tapioca with cold water and let soak for 1 hour.
2. Drain the tapioca in a fine sieve.
3. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.
4. Add the tapioca and cook until it turns clear, about 4 minutes.
5. Drain immediately and return the tapioca to the saucepan.
6. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer over moderate heat.
7. Transfer the sauce to a bowl and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
8. Serve cold.

pearl tapioca, unsweetened coconut milk, sugar, vanilla bean, salt

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/coconut-tapioca-sauce (may not work)