Ingredients:
1 cup of sago soaked in 2 cups of water
1 liter of milk
5 tablespoons of sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons of vanilla essence
A pinch of salt
A few cubes of butter
A little cinnamon for sifting over pudding
Instructions:
Soak the Sago:
Soak the sago in 2 cups of water for at least 30 minutes, or until it absorbs most of the water.
Cook the Sago:
In a pot, heat the milk over medium heat. Add the soaked sago and cook while stirring continuously until the sago becomes translucent.
Add Sugar and Salt:
Stir in the sugar and a pinch of salt until dissolved.
Prepare the Egg Mixture:
Beat the eggs in a small bowl. Slowly add a few spoons of the hot sago mixture to the eggs while whisking to temper them.
Combine and Flavour:
Pour the egg mixture back into the pot. Add the vanilla essence and stir well. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until thickened, but do not let it boil.
Bake the Pudding:
Transfer the mixture to a greased ovenproof dish. Dot the top with cubes of butter and sift a little cinnamon over the pudding.
Finish in the Oven:
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Serve:
Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or chilled!
Namakwalanders Sago Pudding
