Mango Sago Dessert Recipe
Mango Sago is a refreshing and creamy dessert featuring small tapioca pearls cooked until translucent, combined with sweet mango puree, evaporated milk, coconut milk, and optional jellies. This chilled dessert offers a delightful texture and tropical flavor, perfect for warm days or as a light treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes plus chilling time
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sago (small tapioca pearls)
- 2–3 large mangos (~2 lbs, peeled and diced)
- 1 cup coconut jelly (optional)
- 1 cup mango jelly (optional)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk (chilled)
- 3 tablespoon condensed milk (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
Instructions
- Cook the sago: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the sago tapioca pearls and cook until the pearls turn transparent, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. It’s fine if the pearls still have tiny white centers inside. Remove from heat, cover, and let the sago sit for another 15 minutes until fully translucent.
- Cool the sago: Strain the cooked tapioca pearls and rinse thoroughly with cold water to remove excess starch. Transfer the sago into a bowl of cold water to prevent sticking, then set aside.
- Blend the mango: Place the peeled and diced mango and chilled evaporated milk into a blender. Blend at the highest speed until smooth and creamy.
- Combine all ingredients: Drain the tapioca pearls well. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sago, chopped mango pieces, coconut jelly, mango jelly, condensed milk, and coconut milk. Pour in the mango puree mixture. Stir everything gently until well mixed. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more condensed milk if needed; blend briefly to combine.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour to chill, or serve immediately over ice. Portion into individual cups and enjoy this cooling tropical dessert.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on the sago brand; always cook until pearls are mostly transparent.
- Optional jellies add varied texture and flavor but can be left out without affecting the core dessert.
- Adjust condensed milk amount for preferred sweetness level.
- For a vegan version, use coconut evaporated milk substitutes and vegan condensed milk alternatives.
- If preferred, chilled mango puree can be prepared a day in advance for deeper flavor infusion.
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