SAGO GRUEL
- 2 tablespoonfuls sago
- 1 tablespoonful sugar
- 1 pint (2 cups) water
- ¼ teaspoonful salt
- 1 wineglassful sherry wine
- Juice ½ lemon
- Grated nutmeg and ginger to taste
Put the sago and water into a casserole, add the salt, and let it stand for two hours to soften; then boil it, stirring constantly, until it is thick, add the wine, sugar, strained lemon juice, ginger, and nutmeg.
This is an excellent gruel for invalids.