Fahad Inc. Dishes: Tapioca and Milk Pudding (Sago)

Fahad Inc. Dishes

Sago ma haleeb ~ Tapioca and Milk Pudding

Sago comes from the stem part of the sago palm and is sold in pearl-form. This recipe is one which I have played around with until I got something made with milk but which was similar to the original yet more filling. Very similar to the westers tapioca pudding, but with a slightly thinner consistency.

1 egg beaten
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons tapioca
pinch of salt
2 3/4 cups fresh milk
1/4 teaspoon saffron
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1 tablespoon rose water

In a medium size pan, put the beaten egg, sugar, tapioca, salt and milk. Cook over a low heat stirring constantly to avoid curdling the egg.
Cook until thick and tapioca is soft - about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and add saffron, cardamom and rose water. Put in individual small bowls or one large bowl and serve cold.