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Mango Sago

Creamy Hong Kong-style mango sago dessert with tender tapioca pearls and fresh tropical mango flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Asian Desserts, Dessert
Cuisine: Asian, Filipino, Hong Kong
Calories: 215
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup small sago pearls tapioca pearls
  • 6 cups water for cooking
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 large ripe mangoes divided use
  • 1 can coconut milk 14 oz can
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flakes for garnish
  • 6 sprigs fresh mint optional garnish
  • ¼ cup coconut jelly cubes optional

Equipment

  • Large pot For cooking sago
  • Fine-mesh strainer For draining pearls
  • High-speed blender For mango puree
  • Large mixing bowl For combining
  • Serving bowls Clear glass preferred

Method
 

  1. Bring large pot of water to rolling boil with pinch of salt
  2. Add sago pearls gradually while stirring to prevent clumping
  3. Cook for 15-20 minutes until pearls become translucent with tiny white centers
  4. Rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly
  5. Peel and dice ripe mangoes, reserving some chunks for garnish
  6. Blend majority of mango pieces until completely smooth
  7. Mix mango puree with coconut milk, evaporated milk, and condensed milk
  8. Add vanilla extract and stir until well combined
  9. Fold cooked sago pearls into mango mixture gently
  10. Taste and adjust sweetness with more condensed milk if needed
  11. Chill mixture in refrigerator for at least 2 hours
  12. Spoon chilled mango sago into individual serving bowls or glasses
  13. Top with reserved fresh mango chunks for textural contrast
  14. Garnish with coconut flakes and fresh mint if desired

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.