Tapioca Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup tapioca pearls
• 1/2 cup white rice
• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of the milk to a boil.
2. Add the tapioca pearls and rice to the boiling milk and stir.
3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the remaining 1 cup of milk, the sugar and the vanilla extract and stir to combine.
5. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
6. Remove the pudding from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Tapioca is made from the root of the cassava plant and is a great source of carbs.
• Rice pudding is a traditional dessert in many cultures around the world.
• It is believed that rice pudding was first created in the Middle Ages in Europe.