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Chocolate - pear - semolina pudding

A versatile and convenient staple food – below just one of endless variations is described. There is versatility for flavours as well as texture – everything goes from savoury to sweet, from smooth (using fruit or vegetable purees) to soft with texture (using soft vegetable or fruit pieces). The chocolate - pear - semolina variety is a firm favourite with children.

Ingredients

• 400 ml milk
• 40 g semolina
• 1 tsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 1 tsp caster sugar
• 1 ripe pear, peeled and cored; finely chopped or pureed

Method

1. In a saucepan, bring milk to the boil. While whisking, add semolina, sugar and cocoa powder. Reduce heat and keep stirring for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, add pear, mix well.

Variations

Omit cocoa powder, instead use vanilla or cinnamon. Use any fruit, fruit puree you prefer. Use milk, semolina, a pinch of salt as the base for a savoury version with any vegetable sauce or puree. Also works well with a creamy cheese sauce. All variations taste good at all temperatures.