Description
A refreshing and creamy tropical dessert made with chewy sago pearls, ripe mangoes, coconut milk, and sweetened milk, served chilled for a light yet indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup small sago pearls
- 2 large ripe mangoes, diced, plus extra for topping
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk, adjusted to taste
- 2 cups water, for cooking sago
- 1/4 cup sugar, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- Ice cubes or crushed ice, optional for serving
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a pot. Add the sago pearls and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pearls are mostly translucent.
- Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the sago sit for a few minutes until the centers become fully clear.
- Drain the cooked sago and rinse well under cold water to remove excess starch. Set aside.
- Blend 1 mango with the coconut milk, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Taste the mixture and add sugar if needed, depending on the sweetness of the mangoes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked sago, blended mango mixture, and diced fresh mango.
- Gently stir until everything is evenly mixed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours before serving.
- Serve cold, topped with extra mango and ice if desired.
Notes
- Rinse the sago thoroughly after cooking to keep the pearls from sticking together.
- Adjust the condensed milk and sugar depending on how sweet your mangoes are.
- For a dairy-free version, replace the evaporated and condensed milk with more coconut milk and a sweetener of choice.
- This dessert tastes best well chilled before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- If the dessert thickens after chilling, stir in a splash of milk or coconut milk before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
