How to Make Tapioca – Easy Nigerian Tapioca Pudding Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and provides a nutty flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar adds a deeper flavor.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: chopped dates

Dried cranberries offer a tart flavor, and chopped dates are often less expensive.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper and neutral in flavor.

Soak tapioca pearls in water for 2 hours.

Drain the soaked tapioca and rinse under cold water.

In a pot, combine coconut milk and water over medium heat until warm.

Add soaked tapioca pearls to the pot and stir well.

Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until tapioca becomes translucent, about 10-15 minutes.

Add sugar or condensed milk, stirring until dissolved.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

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