Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: mix sugar, tapioca, milk, egg and salt in large bowl. let stand 5 minutes. (use a bowl where your ingredients only come up half way so there's room to boil without boiling over.). cook at full power, stirring every 2-3 minutes until mixture comes to a full boil. should take about 10 to 12 minutes. stir in vanilla and cool. pudding thickens as it cools. if desired, place plastic wrap on surface of pudding as it cools. note: you can make this on the stovetop if you prefer.

Target recipe: preheat oven to 170 c / 325 f / gas 3 . put the tapioca in a buttered 1.1 litre oven-proof dish. pour in 600 ml (1 pint) milk. add the sugar and butter. sprinkle the top with cinnamon, mixed spice or nutmeg. add the sugar and butter and continue to cook for 10 minutes, until thickened, stirring frequently. pour into a buttered 1.1 litre (2 pint) oven-proof dish. sprinkle the top with cinnamon, mixed spice or nutmeg. bake tapioca for 2 - 2 1/2 hours. stir 2 or 3 times during the first hour, but leave for the remaining time to form a crust. serve hot or cold, plain or topped with fresh fruit, chopped nuts or thick natural yogurt.