Sago Plum Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Place sago in a bowl and pour milk over and leave overnight or for 8 hours in fridge.
2. 2
   Put a large saucepan with a trivet at the bottom with enough water so the pudding basin sits about 1/3 above the water level.
3. 3
   Combine butter and sugar add the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly.
4. 4
   Stir in the lemon essence and the bicarb soda into the milk-sago mixture.
5. 5
   Add the milk-sago mixture to the other ingredients and mix thoroughly.
6. 6
   Place into a greased pudding basin.
7. 7
   Make sure the water is boiling and gently place the pudding basin in the saucepan and boil for 21/2 hours.
8. 8
   Check the water from time to time and add more boiling water, not cold.
9. 9
   Once cooked let sit for 10 mins then turn out and slice into wedges.
10. 10
    Serve with custard or cream.