DATE SAGO PUDDING

3 Tab sago
625 ml milk
1/2 tsp bicarb
375g dates, stoned *
walnut-sized butter

Let sago stand all night in milk. Next day add dates *** , bicarb & butter.
Cover basin with greaseproof paper, stand in a saucepan of water, and boil 3-4 hrs.**
Serve with cream.

*    Try with other dried or stewed fruits, coconut, figs, cacao etc.
**   Or use MW
***  try golden syrup or cold tea for added flavour or vanilla or spice