Sake Tapioca Pudding with Fresh Fruit

Method

1. Combine the sake, water, and tapioca pearls in a medium size pot and soak the tapioca for 45 minutes until the pearls have absorbed the liquid.
2. Add the rice milk, sugar, and salt and heat the mixture on medium heat, stirring frequently for about 5-8 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken.
3. Beat the yolks in a small bowl and slowly pour 1/2-1 cup of the hot tapioca mixture stirring constantly to stop the eggs from curdling.
4. Pour the egg mixture into the pot and stir constantly while cooking on medium low heat until the mixture thickens and sticks to the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
5. Plunge the pot into the prepared ice bath and stir the pudding until chilled.
6. Serve the pudding topped with fruit and coconut flakes.