Sagu Brazilian Grape Tapioca Food

SAGU (BRAZILIAN GRAPE TAPIOCA)

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
• Add the grape juice concentrate and the tapioca pearls. Cook uncovered over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until the tapioca is soft and clear.
• Chill before serving.

POMEGRANATE TAPIOCA

Steps:

• Cut crowns off Pomegranates, then cut into sections.
• Place the sections in bowl of water then roll out arils (juice sacs) with your thumbs.
• Place arils plus some of the water in blender, and puree until the arils are broken up.
• Strain through colander, pressing on seeds to extract more juice.
• Taste juice, add sugar and grenadine, if desired.
• Measure 2 cups of the Pomegranate juice into a saucepan.
• Sprinkle the tapioca into the juice and let sit 5 minutes.
• Heat the mixture to boiling, reduce heat and simmer until tapioca grains are translucent.
• Serve with whipped cream, and optional Pomegranate arils.