Hot Orange Pudding (Hsi-Mi-Chu-Keng)

Posted for the World Tour 2005 RecipeZaar event. I haven't tried this recipe yet. The source is the Time Life Foods of the World Series "The Cooking of China". Please note that the recipe requires advance preparation of at least 4 hours.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup pearl tapioca
• 1  large orange
• 2 1⁄2 cups cold water
• 1⁄4 cup sugar

Directions

1. Cover the tapioca with 1/2 cup of cold water in a small bowl. Let soak at least 4 hours.
2. Peel the orange and remove the white membrane. Cut the orange meat into small pieces.
3. Combine 2 cups cold water with sugar in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil over high heat, and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
4. Drain the tapioca and slowly pour it into the saucepan, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat, continually stirring, for 2 minutes, or until the pudding thickens.
5. Stir in the orange pieces, and bring to a boil again.
6. Serve hot.