Nigori sake tapioca pudding with fresh fruit
| Nigori Sake | 1 cup |
| Water | 1/2 cup |
| Tapioca Pearls, small | 1/3 cup |
| Rice Milk | 1 cup |
| Sugar | 1/4 cup |
| Salt | 1/4 tsp. |
| Egg yolks | 6 |
Garnish
| Mango, peeled, small diced | 1/2 cup |
| Green and red grapes, quartered | 1/2 cup |
| Blueberries | 1/4 cup |
| Toasted coconut flakes | 1/4 cup |
By adding nigori sake, makes the dessert more elegant and enjoyable for adults. With the use of tapioca, you can also enjoy a different texture.
How to make it
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Combine the nigori sake, water, and tapioca pearls in a medium size pot and soak the tapioca for 45 minutes until the pearls have absorbed the liquid.
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Add the rice milk, sugar and salt and heat the mixture on medium heat, stirring frequently for about 5-8 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken.
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Beat the yolks in a small bowl and slowly pour ½-1 cup of the hot tapioca mixture stirring constantly to stop the eggs from curdling.
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Pour the egg mixture into the pot and stir constantly while cooking on medium low heat until the mixture thickens and sticks to the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
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Plunge the pot into the prepared ice bath and stir the pudding until chilled.
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Serve the pudding topped with fruit and coconut flakes.
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