Name: Warm Tapioca with Rhubarb
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 1/3 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar; 2/3 cup pearl tapioca (about 1/8 inch; not quick-cooking); 1/2 pound rhubarb stalks, thinly sliced; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup half-and-half; 1/8 teaspoon vanilla

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Warm Tapioca with RhubarbRomulo Yanes

The size of tapioca pearls varies widely. What one brand calls "small," another brand might term "large," so don't pay much attention to the label. Instead, look for pearls that are 1/8 to 3/16 inch in diameter for making this dessert.

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