Sago Plum Pudding

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 4
Traditional Sago Plum Pudding recipe for a holiday dessert
in Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

2h 30min

Ready In

2h 40min

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons sago
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups raisins , halved
1 package glace cherries , quartered ( or a 200gm pack if you love 'em ! )
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter , melted
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 dashes cinnamon
chopped mixed peel , a little

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
328
Sugar
44g
Fat
8g
Sago Pudding is a lovely, light, wobbly textured delicacy that you can enjoy as a dessert, particularly during the holiday season. The tiny, pearl-like balls of Sago are an excellent addition to foods like stews, desserts, and juicers, and they make a great pudding that is rich in flavor and texture. The pudding usually has a thick, jelly-like consistency that is flavored with raisins, glace cherries, bread crumbs, and mixed peel and is usually served hot with a dollop of cream or custard.

Instructions

1.Soak sago in water overnight.
2.Drain water off sago, add milk to pot and bring to boil.
3.Add sago to milk and stir until thickened to a jelly like texture.
4.Halve raisins and quartered glaze cherries. Mix fruit, breadcrumbs, sugar, melted butter, bicarbonate of soda, nutmeg, cinnamon and mixed peel with sago mixture.
5.Steam for 2 1/2 hours in a 2 qt. pudding basin.
6.Serve with cream or custard.

PROS

With its sweet taste and indulgent texture, the Sago Plum Pudding is a perfect dessert for holiday occasions, family gatherings or when you need a comforting sweet treat.
It is also easy to cook and overall quite affordable to make.
The recipe can be easily adjusted to accommodate various dietary restrictions or preferences.

CONS

Although the Sago Plum Pudding is a classic holiday favorite, it is a quite calorie-dense dessert that contains added sugars, so it should not be consumed on a regular basis or as part of a calorie-controlled diet.
It might also require a little bit of preparation beforehand and consistent attention while cooking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sago is rich in carbohydrates and fibers that can offer a boost of energy, support digestion, and help you manage your weight. The plum and raisins used in this recipe are high in antioxidants and essential nutrients like potassium and vitamins C and K that support healthy skin, bone, and immune system function.

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