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Mango Sago Recipe

mango sago tapioca pudding with coconut milk and fresh mango

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Bouncy tapioca pearls and mango chunks in a fruity coconut soup, a classic Asian dessert perfect for a hot summer's day!

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 75g Tapioca pearls (1/2 cup)
  • 2 Large mangoes
  • 240ml Coconut milk
  • 60ml Condensed milk (1/4 cup)
  • Whole milk, to serve

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat
  2. Add the sago and cook on medium heat for 8 minutes or until the sago is almost fully transparent
  3. Cover and turn off the heat, let the sago sit for 10 minutes or until it's fully transparent
  4. Drain the sago through a fine mesh sieve and rinse with cold water, set it aside
  5. Peel the mangoes, cut off the mango flesh and remove the pit
  6. In a blender combine half the mango, coconut milk, and condensed milk, and blend until it forms a smooth mango puree
  7. Cut the remaining mango into large chunks
  8. Divide the cooked tapioca pearls and mango mixture between 4 glasses or bowls, and top with chunks of mango (optionally you can also add toppings like coconut jelly!)
  9. Pour milk over the top to taste, stir, and serve!