LF Tapioca Pudding

• 1/2 Cup Small Pearl Tapioca
• 1 Cup Filtered Water
• 2 Cups Whole/almond Milk - divided
• 2 Large Egg Yolks
• 1/2 Cup Sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon Sea Salt
• 1 teaspoon Rodelle Vanilla Paste

1. Soak tapioca pearls in water for 15 minutes. (Water should be mostly absorbed after 15 min)
2. Add 1 cup milk and soak for 15 more minutes.
3. Vigorously whisk remaining milk, egg yolks, sugar and salt until yolks are completely incorporated. Transfer to a 3 quart pot over medium/low heat.
4. Add tapioca mixture. (liquid and pearls)
5. Heat and stir frequently for 15 minutes. Do not walk away from pot and stir almost constantly the last 5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla paste.