Description
This Irresistible Mango Sago Dessert is a sweet and creamy tropical treat that combines chewy mini tapioca pearls with luscious ripe mangoes and rich coconut milk. Perfect for a refreshing homemade dessert, it is easy to prepare in under 30 minutes and serves four people.
Ingredients
Scale
Sago Preparation
- 1 cup Sago or Mini Tapioca Pearls (opt for the smallest pearls for the best texture)
- 6 cups Water
Mango Mixture
- 2 cups Fresh Mango (ripe Australian mangoes recommended for maximum sweetness)
- 1/2 cup Condensed Milk (such as Longevity Sweetened Condensed Milk)
- 1 cup Full Fat Coconut Milk (for richer texture, blend with an extra 1/4 cup evaporated milk if desired)
Instructions
- Cook Tapioca Pearls: In a pot, combine 1 cup of sago with 6 cups of water. Cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent the pearls from sticking together.
- Steam the Pearls: After cooking, turn off the heat and cover the pot. Let it sit for 3 minutes to allow the pearls to steam and become translucent and tender.
- Rinse Tapioca: Carefully drain the cooked tapioca pearls and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch.
- Prepare Mango Mixture: Dice the fresh ripe mangoes. Set aside half for garnish. Place the remaining mango pieces in a blender along with condensed milk and full fat coconut milk. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Pearls and Mango: Gently fold the drained tapioca pearls into the blended mango mixture, ensuring even distribution without mashing the pearls.
- Serve: Spoon the mango sago mixture into dessert bowls. Top each serving with the reserved diced mango pieces for an added fresh fruity contrast.
Notes
- Use the smallest size sago pearls for the best chewy texture.
- Stir tapioca constantly while cooking to prevent clumping.
- Ripe Australian mangoes provide natural sweetness and flavor but other ripe mango varieties can be used.
- Adding evaporated milk to the coconut milk creates a creamier consistency if desired.
- This dessert is best served chilled for a refreshing taste.
