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Sri Lankan Sago Pudding (Saw Kanda)

Recipe by Zeena, the mother of Hafiz, our partner in Sri Lanka

Servings

5

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

5-10 minutes

“This pudding is really good served hot on a cold day, or served cold on a hot day.”


Sri Lankan Sago Pudding (Saw Kanda)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup instant tapioca or sago

  • 2 cups water

  • 3 cups full-fat coconut milk or milk of choice

  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar

  • 1 Cinnamon Quill

  • 2 cardamom pods, crushed (or ½ tsp ground cardamom)

  • Pinch salt

  • 1 Tbsp raisins

  • 1 Tbsp chopped nuts (cashews and almonds are nice)

Directions

  1. Add water, cinnamon and cardamom to a pot over medium heat.

  2. Add tapioca or sago and stir gently, cook for 2 mins.

  3. Add sugar and coconut milk / milk slowly, bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until done.

  4. Add salt, then remove from heat and garnish with nuts and raisins.
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