Simple Tapioca Pearl Pudding Nans Secret Chefs Twist

Instructions:

1. Rinse tapioca pearls in a sieve under cold water. Place in a bowl and cover with 1 cup of the milk. Soak for at least 30 minutes (longer is fine!).
2. Transfer soaked tapioca and milk to the saucepan. Add the remaining milk, sugar, and salt.
3. Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly. This prevents sticking and burning.
4. Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer, stirring frequently, until the tapioca pearls are translucent and the pudding has thickened slightly. This takes approximately 20-30 minutes. You want it to coat the back of a spoon.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Let cool slightly at room temperature, then divide into serving bowls. Cover with cling film directly on the surface of the pudding (to prevent a skin from forming) and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the pudding to fully set.
7. Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or nutmeg before serving.