South African Baked Sago Pudding

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 5
South African Baked Sago Pudding – A sweet, creamy and comforting dessert for cold evenings.
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Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

4 cups milk
1 cup sago
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg or 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
5 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 eggs
5 tablespoons apricot jam
1/2 cup sugar ( extra )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
485
Sugar
58g
Fat
19g
South African Baked Sago Pudding is a traditional dessert that is enjoyed throughout South Africa. This dessert is made with sago, milk, eggs and sugar, baked in the oven until golden brown on top. Nutmeg or cinnamon is added to the mixture to give it a warm flavor. Sago is a type of tapioca that is commonly used in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine. It is a good source of carbohydrates and fiber, and is easy to digest. This dessert is perfect for cold evenings when you want something sweet and comforting.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2.In a pot, bring the milk to the boil.
3.Add in the sago, salt and nutmeg or cinnamon. Cook for 15 minutes until the sago is translucent.
4.Remove from heat and mix in 1/2 cup sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs.
5.Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
6.Mix 1/2 cup sugar and apricot jam, and spoon over the pudding.
7.Bake for 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the pudding is set.

PROS

South African Baked Sago Pudding is a sweet and creamy dessert that is filling and comforting.

It is perfect for cold winter evenings and can be served with cream or ice cream.

Sago is a type of tapioca that is easy to digest and can help with constipation due to its high fiber content.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and calories, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The use of butter and sugar in this recipe can make it high in fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sago is rich in fiber, which can aid digestion and help prevent constipation.
This dessert is also a good source of proteins and minerals like calcium, sodium and potassium.
However, it is important to consume this dessert in moderation due to its high sugar and calorie content.

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