Description
This creamy mango sago dessert is a refreshing, tropical treat made with ripe mangoes, coconut milk, and chewy tapioca pearls. It’s perfect for summer and requires no baking, making it an easy and healthy choice for beginner cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mini white tapioca pearls (sago)
- 3 ripe yellow mangoes (such as Ataulfo)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 to 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk (to taste)
- Optional: ¼ cup diced mango (for topping)
- Optional: Pomelo pulp or mint leaves (for garnish)
- Optional: 3 to 4 ice cubes (if serving cold)
Instructions
- Cook the sago pearls: Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the sago pearls and lower the heat to medium-low. Simmer while stirring occasionally for 15–20 minutes until the pearls are mostly translucent. Remove from heat and let the pearls sit in the hot water for another 15–20 minutes until fully translucent. Rinse under cold running water and drain through a fine mesh sieve to stop the cooking process and prevent clumping.
- Prepare the mango: Slice each mango lengthwise to avoid the pit, scoop out the flesh with a spoon, and reserve about ¼ cup of diced mango for topping. The rest will be used for the puree.
- Blend the mixture: In a blender, combine the mango flesh, coconut milk, and sweetened condensed milk. For a chilled dessert, add a few ice cubes. Blend on high for 1–2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the dessert: Pour the mango mixture into serving bowls or glasses. Stir in the cooled sago pearls until well distributed. Top with diced mango, pomelo pulp, or mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace condensed milk with maple syrup or coconut condensed milk. You can also chill the sago after cooking by storing it in cold water until ready to use. If you like a stronger coconut flavor, use full-fat coconut milk. Want a citrusy twist? Add a squeeze of lime juice to the blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg