Skip to main content
CountryReports

Dessert · United Arab Emirates Recipe

Sago (Tapioca Pudding)

Animated Recipe

Join OR Sign-In to download this video

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sago
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 cup sugar (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon rosewater

Directions

  1. Soak tapioca in water for 30 minutes.
  2. Place tapioca, water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
  3. When bubbling, reduce heat and add saffron and cardamom and continue simmering until slightly thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and add the rose water then pour into serving bowls. Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.