Tapioca Pudding

Ingredients

3/4 cup tapioca pearls
1.5 cups warm water
2.5 cups milk
1/4 t kosher salt
1/2 cup white sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1 t vanilla

Directions

In large saucepan, oak tapioca pearls in water for at least 2 hours. Add milk and salt, and turn the heat to medium-high. Stir until it reaches a low simmer. Reduce heat to very low, add sugar, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring. Meanwhile, beat eggs in a small bowl. Whisk 1/2 cup hot mixture into eggs, then pour contents back into pot. Increase heat to medium and cook for about 5 minutes more, stirring, until thick consistency is reached. Do not let the mixture boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Stir in vanilla, and allow to cool further.