Tapioca Pudding

'In the evening, place the tapioca in a bowl, moisten with milk, cover with plastic wrap, and let it sit in a cool place.'

'Put the sugar and water in a pot, bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally, until a golden caramel forms.'

'Remove from heat and spread on the bottom of a refractory mold.'

'Reserve.'

'In the bowl with the tapioca, add coconut milk, grated coconut, eggs, egg yolks, and melted butter, and mix well.'

'Spread in the mold, place in a preheated oven, in a water bath, and bake for about an hour.'

'Remove from the oven and reserve.'

'Prepare the meringue: beat the egg whites with sugar until soft and pliable.'

'Spread the meringue over the pudding in spoonfuls and place in a medium preheated oven until golden brown on top.'

'Let it cool and serve.'