Sago (sweet sago pudding)

Emirati45 minServes 4

This dish belongs to Emirati cuisine, and the ways of preparing and serving it vary by country and family. We do not currently have a documented historical account for this dish; you can ask Chef Meerath about its background and ingredients.

Ingredients for Sago

• ½ cupsago pearls
• 3 cupswater
• ½ cupsugar
• ½ tspcardamom
• a pinch of saffron
• 1 tbspghee

Method

1. Soak the sago in water for 20 minutes, then drain.
2. Bring the water, sugar, cardamom and saffron to a boil in a pot.
3. Add the sago and stir over low heat for 25–35 minutes until the pearls turn nearly translucent and the mixture thickens.
4. Add the ghee and stir, then pour the sago into serving dishes.

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