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Mango Sago

Refreshing Mango Sago Dessert for a Tropical Escape

This Mango Sago dessert combines creamy coconut milk with fresh mango and chewy tapioca pearls for a refreshing tropical treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sago
  • 1 cup small tapioca pearls soaked
For the Dessert Base
  • 2 pieces ripe mangoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk recommended for richness
  • 1 cup chilled evaporated milk for silky texture
  • 1/4 cup condensed milk adjust sweetness to taste
Optional Toppings
  • coconut jelly
  • mango jelly

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • fine mesh sieve
  • Blender
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Cook the Sago
  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup of small tapioca pearls, stirring occasionally. Simmer for about 15 minutes until translucent. Cover and remove from heat, letting sit for 15 minutes.
Cool the Sago
  1. Strain the sago under cold running water for 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes. Drain again and set aside.
Blend the Mango
  1. Blend the diced mango with 1 cup of chilled evaporated milk until creamy, about 30 to 60 seconds.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooled sago pearls, creamy mango blend, and 1 cup of coconut milk. Add 1/4 cup of condensed milk and fold together until mixed.
Chill and Serve
  1. Refrigerate the Mango Sago for at least 1 hour. Serve in cups or bowls and add optional toppings if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use ripe mangoes and do not skip the chilling step to enhance flavors. Avoid freezing the mango sago for the best texture.

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