Ngeklebedel (sago pudding in coconut milk)

Instructions

1. Rinse the sago pearls under cold water in a colander to remove the starch dust.
2. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan, then pour in the sago in a steady stream, stirring.
3. Cook over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring often, until the pearls are almost completely translucent.
4. Add the coconut milk, sugar and salt, then continue cooking for 5 minutes at a gentle simmer.
5. Flavor with the lime zest or vanilla, then remove from the heat.
6. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving; the pudding will thicken as it cools.