July 15 Tapioca Pudding Day

Annually celebrated across the around the world, July 15th is Tapioca Pudding Day. Manioc is a woody shrub of the Euphorbiaceae (spurge) family and is native to South America. It is cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root. When dried to a powdery or pearly extract, it is called tapioca.

Tapioca is a type of starch which is extracted from cassava root. Cassava, also known as manioc, is a woody shrub of the spurge family indigenous to Brazil. It is extensively cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. Tapioca is a staple food in many parts of South America, Africa, and Asia.

Perhaps it is hard to believe, but many people have never had Tapioca Pudding. The most popular flavors are vanilla and chocolate.

Here is an easy recipe for you.

In a medium saucepan, stir together 3 cups milk, 1/2 cup quick-cooking tapioca, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Then reduce heat to low and cook 5 minutes, stirring.

In a bowl, whisk 2 eggs. Gradually pour 1 cup of the hot tapioca into the eggs, whisking until incorporated. Stir the egg mixture into the pudding. Bring the pudding to a gentle simmer, cook and stir until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla.

Tapioca Pudding Day could well be the day to redeem the nightmares of school puddings and rediscover the delights of tapioca when the mysterious grey sludge is actually done properly.

To celebrate, make or buy some tapioca pudding. Post on social media using #TapiocaPuddingDay.