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Mango Sago

A tropical dessert of chewy sago pearls, sweet mango, and creamy coconut milk.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 0.5 cup small tapioca pearls (sago)
  • 2 cups water for boiling sago
  • 1.5 cups coconut milk
  • 0.5 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 ripe mangoes peeled and diced
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • fresh mint leaves optional garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Gradually add sago pearls, stirring occasionally, and cook until translucent, about 10–12 minutes.
  2. Drain cooked sago in a fine mesh sieve and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
  3. In a separate saucepan, combine coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Warm over low heat until sugar dissolves, without boiling.
  4. Add cooked sago to the coconut milk mixture and stir gently. Let cool to room temperature.
  5. Fold in diced mango pieces, reserving some for garnish.
  6. Chill the Mango Sago in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  7. Serve in bowls or cups, garnished with fresh mint and remaining mango cubes.

Notes

Adjust sugar according to mango sweetness. Use fresh ripe mangoes for best flavor.