6. In a large bowl, add water chestnut and a few drops of red food color. Mix well.
7. Then, add the tapioca starch. Thoroughly mixed (You can add more starch to fully cover the chestnut if necessary).
8. Transfer the coated chestnuts to a colander or flour sifter to remove excess flour.
9. Prepare a cool water bath. Set it aside.
10. In a boiling water pot, add the flour coated chestnuts and stir immediately to prevent them from sticking to the bottom. Break apart any clump.
11. After about 1 minute, the chestnuts should float up. Transfer them to the cool water bath.
12. Strain them and place in a bowl. Add 1-2 tbsp of sugar syrup. Note: This must be served within 4 hours or it would harden and turn starchy.