Description
Enjoy a refreshing Mango Sago dessert featuring chewy tapioca pearls, creamy coconut milk, and sweet mango puree. This tropical treat is easy to prepare and perfect for warm days, offering a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup small tapioca pearls (sago)
- 2 cups water (for cooking sago)
- 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
- 1 cup fresh mango puree (about 2 ripe mangoes)
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup diced fresh mango (for topping)
- Mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the small tapioca pearls under cold water to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat. Add the rinsed sago pearls.
- Stir gently to prevent sticking, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the pearls turn translucent.
- Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for an additional 10 minutes.
- Drain the sago in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- In a separate saucepan, combine coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Stir well.
- Heat over medium heat until warm, ensuring it does not boil. Stir occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- Once dissolved, remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Peel and chop the ripe mangoes into small pieces.
- Blend the chopped mangoes in a blender or food processor until smooth. Adjust sweetness if necessary.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sago pearls with the coconut milk mixture. Stir gently.
- Add the mango puree and mix well until fully incorporated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to meld flavors and chill.
- After chilling, stir the dessert gently.
- Spoon the mango sago mixture into serving bowls or glasses.
- Top with diced fresh mango and garnish with mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar in the coconut milk mixture based on the sweetness of the mangoes.
- For a chunkier mango texture, pulse the mangoes instead of blending them completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes