Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: in a saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, tapioca, and egg; let stand 5 minutes. cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil. remove from heat; stir in vanilla. spoon or pour into serving dishes, and allow to cool at least 5 minutes. may be cooled longer and/or in the refrigerator. may be served warm or cold. (i like warm my husband prefers chilled.).

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.