Hopewood sago Christmas pudding

It wouldn’t be Christmas without pudding. You might be wondering what sago is and why it’s used in this scrumptious recipe. Sago is an edible starch extracted from the pith of an array of palm trees and a staple food in places like Papua New Guinea. It contains antioxidants and is a good source of resistant starch which passes through your digestive tract undigested – definitely a healthy alternative to a traditional Christmas pudding – and it’s absolutely deliscious!

Your family and friends will be sure to enjoy this recipe-

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

4 tablespoons sago
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups wholemeal breadcrumbs
2 cups mixed sultanas, raisins and apricots

Method

1. 1. Soak sago in 1 cup of water overnight.
  2. Beat eggs, then mix in brown sugar, milk, softened butter, breadcrumbs and dried fruit.
  3. Stir in the sago.
  4. Place in a lightly buttered pudding steamer, or a buttered pudding bowl tightly covered, and steam for 3-4hrs.
  5. Place on a rack and cool.
  6. Wrap in baking paper and foil to store.
  7. Store in a cool place or in the fridge.
  8. Use within a few days.