Lemon Coconut Tapioca Pudding

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Place the tapioca, salt, and sugar in a medium saucepan, stir in 1/2 cup of cool water, and set aside for 5 minutes. Then stir in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer on high heat. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring often to prevent sticking, until thick and creamy, about 10 minutes.

   Step 2

   Stir in the lemon peel. Pour into dessert dishes and serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

2. Serving & menu ideas

   Step 3

   Just before serving, top with sliced fresh fruit—our favorite is mango. Ripe, fresh mango can’t be beat, but good canned mango is available, too. Strawberries, peaches, cherries, or pineapple are also delicious as a topping.