Sago porridge: a warm cup of energy

Ingredients

• 4-5 tbsp sago or tapioca pearls
• warm water to pre-soak sago
• 1/4 cup water for pot
• 1 1/4 cup whole milk (or milk of choice)
• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• pinch clove
• 1/8 tsp cardamom (optional)
• 1/2 tsp mixed essence or 1/2 tsp vanilla + 1/4 tsp almond essence
• 2 tbsp brown sugar or condensed milk to sweeten

Instructions

1. 1

   Place sago in a small bowl, quickly rinse...: Place sago in a small bowl, quickly rinse with water and drain.

2. 2

   Pour enough warm water over sago, just enough...: Pour enough warm water over sago, just enough to cover. Let it soak in the water for about 6-7 minutes.

3. 3

   In a small saucepan, bring 1/4 cup water...: In a small saucepan, bring 1/4 cup water to a boil. Add sago to pot, reduce heat and let simmer until water has almost evaporated.

4. 4

   Pour in milk, mixed essence, and spices.

5. 5

   Let mixture boil 10 minutes or until tapioca...: Let mixture boil 10 minutes or until tapioca pearls are completely translucent. Add sugar or condensed milk to sweeten.