Description
Indulge in a whimsical and colorful dessert with this Caramel Straw with Pastel Noodles recipe. Enjoy the playful contrast of sweet caramel sauce drizzled over pastel-colored rice noodles.
Ingredients
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Caramel Sauce:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pastel Noodles:
- 2 servings rice noodles or glass noodles (cooked and cooled)
- Food coloring (pink, blue, yellow, green)
- 1 tablespoon coconut milk (optional for added flavor)
Instructions
- Caramel Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then let it boil until deep amber in color. Whisk in the heavy cream, then add butter, sea salt, and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Pastel Noodles: Divide cooked noodles into bowls. Add food coloring and toss gently to coat. Let sit to absorb color, then rinse lightly and drain. Arrange noodles in bowls, drizzle with caramel sauce, and add coconut milk if desired. Serve with a straw or spoon.
Notes
- This dessert is inspired by playful textures and color contrasts.
- Use natural food dyes if preferred.
- For a chewy twist, use boba or tapioca noodles instead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small bowl
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
