| Restore comfort and ease to your day with creamy tapioca pudding. The softness of tapioca is a balm to any mental stress, to soothe and lull any anxious thoughts. Warm aromatic saffron adds a subtle elegance to this rich, luxurious dessert while sour lemon adds a stimulating twist. |
| You’ll feel more at peace simply by enjoying this dessert. Tapioca contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids which are both critical for brain function. If you feel irritable, the nourishing fats of coconut milk can calm your mind. Saffron is a calming aromatic. Make this dessert at the end of a stressful day or enjoy as a reprieve from high pressure situation. |
| Ingredients |
| 3 c COCONUT MILK |
| 1/4 c RAW SUGAR |
| 1 tsp LEMON ZEST |
| 1/2 c TAPIOCA |
| 1/2 tsp VANILLA EXTRACT |
| 1/4 tsp SAFFRON |
| 2 pinch SALT (MINERAL SALT) |
| Instructions |
| 1. Wash the tapioca pearls and let sit 15-20 minutes. For larger pearls, let sit one hour. They will soften, and swell, but should not be sticky. |
| 2. Bring the coconut milk to a boil. Note: recipe works well with milk or almond milk as well. |
| 3. Reduce heat to a simmer. Add tapioca, vanilla extract, saffron and lemon zest. Stir frequently to avoid tapioca sticking to bottom of pan. |
| 4. Cook until tapioca pearls are soft, including the center. |
| 5. Finally, add sugar and salt. Stir until completely dissolved. Chill and serve. |
Anna Godfrey 