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Expand12 cardamom pods, toasted and broken open Ask a question about this ingredient
1 whole vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise Ask a question about this ingredient
The zest of one unwaxed lemon, taken off in long swaths Ask a question about this ingredient
The juice of that lemon Ask a question about this ingredient
The zest of one large orange, taken off in long swaths Ask a question about this ingredient
The juice of that orange Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup of powdered sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
9 cups of water Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup of 1/8-inch pearl tapioca (the pink ones if you can find them!). Ask a question about this ingredient
2 Tablespoons white sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon of cardamom powder, slightly toasted Ask a question about this ingredient
One pink grapefruit, peeled and segmented, the large segments cut in half Ask a question about this ingredient
Two blood oranges, peeled and segmented Ask a question about this ingredient
One small can of mandarin oranges in juice, drained Ask a question about this ingredient
For the broth, places cardamom pods, vanilla bean, zests, juices, sugar, honey and water in a large pot and simmer them together for about an hour. Strain the broth into a large bowl.
Ask a question about this stepPut three cups of broth over high heat and bring it to a boil. Add the tapioca pearls in a slow, steady stream while stirring. Wait about a minute until the pearls float to the top of the broth and reduce the heat to medium. Cover and let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then turn off the heat and let the pearls soak for another 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft.
Ask a question about this stepOnce they are soft, rinse them well. Place the rinsed tapioca pearls in the 3 cups of reserved broth.
Ask a question about this stepPreheat your broiler to high.
Ask a question about this stepMix the sugar and toasted cardamom together in a small bowl.
Ask a question about this stepSpread the citrus segments out on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the sugar and cardamom mixture over the fruit. Place the baking sheet under the broiler and keep it there for 2-3 minutes, watching them carefully as they caramelize but don’t burn.
Ask a question about this stepTo serve, fill your cup or bowl half way with the bouillon and tapioca mixture. Add a selection of the caramelized citrus fruit to the cup or bowl. Garnish and serve.
Ask a question about this stepIt's not "too" unhealthy....
Thanks! I love citrus and cardamom together.
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