Instructions

• Combine 2 1/2 cups milk and 1/3 cup tapioca in a medium saucepan and stir to wet all the tapioca.
• Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent the tapioca from sticking or scorching.
• Reduce the heat to low so the mixture is at a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring every 3–5 minutes, until the tapioca pearls are mostly translucent and the mixture has thickened.
• Stir in 2 tablespoons honey or agave and a pinch of kosher salt until fully incorporated.
• Continue cooking over low heat for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pudding reaches your desired thickness. Remove from the heat.
• Serve warm, or let cool to room temperature and then refrigerate until chilled. Note: the pudding will continue to thicken as it cools.