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Mango Sago

Refreshing Mango Sago: A Tropical Dessert Delight

Mango Sago is a delightful tropical dessert that combines sweet mangos, creamy coconut milk, and chewy sago pearls for a refreshing treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Sago Base
  • 1 cup Sago Pearls You can substitute with similar tapioca pearls if needed.
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk (Full-Fat) Light coconut milk can be used for lower fat content.
Mango Sauce
  • 2-3 large Mangos (Peeled and Diced) Fresh or frozen mango may be used; about 2 lbs.
  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk (Chilled) Can be substituted with coconut cream for non-dairy.
  • to taste Condensed Milk Adjust for sweetness.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Coconut Jelly Optional; introduces a unique texture.
  • 1 cup Mango Jelly Optional; enhances the mango flavor profile.

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • blender
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup of sago pearls and cook them for about 15 minutes.
  2. Once they turn translucent, remove from heat and cover, letting them sit for an additional 15 minutes to ensure they're perfectly chewy.
  3. After the sago pearls have finished cooking, carefully strain them in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water to prevent sticking.
  4. In a blender, combine 2 cups of diced ripe mango with 1 cup of chilled evaporated milk and blend until smooth.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, gently fold together the cooked sago, 1 cup of remaining diced mango, and any optional jellies. Pour in the blended mango mixture along with 1/2 cup of coconut milk.
  6. Stir everything until combined, tasting to adjust sweetness with additional condensed milk if needed.
  7. Cover the mixing bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. Serve the chilled dessert in individual cups over ice, garnished with fresh fruit if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This dessert is gluten-free and perfect for summer gatherings. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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