Description

Strawberry Sago is a refreshing and delightful dessert made with small tapioca pearls cooked until translucent and combined with blended strawberries, coconut milk, and creamy milks. Enhanced with sweetened condensed milk and nata de coco for a chewy texture, this dessert is perfect served chilled, offering a tropical fruity treat that’s simple to prepare in about 30 minutes. Ideal for warm weather or as a light, satisfying finish to any meal.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

½ cup small tapioca pearls
3 cups chopped strawberries
1 cup coconut milk (any type)
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon strawberry jam
¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
1 jar coconut jellies (nata de coco)

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Instructions

Cook Tapioca Pearls: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the tapioca pearls and reduce to a gentle boil. Cook for 25-30 minutes until the pearls become fully translucent, stirring occasionally. If they still have a white center, continue cooking a few minutes longer, adding more water as needed if the pearls do not change to transparent.
Rinse and Drain: Once cooked, rinse the tapioca pearls under cold water to remove excess starch. Drain well and transfer them into a large bowl.
Blend Strawberry Mixture: In a blender, combine half of the chopped strawberries with the coconut milk, regular milk, and strawberry jam. Blend until smooth to create a flavorful strawberry-coconut milk mixture.
Mix Together: Pour the blended strawberry mixture into the bowl with the cooked tapioca pearls. Stir to combine evenly.
Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the remaining chopped strawberries, sweetened condensed milk, and the coconut jellies (nata de coco) to add creaminess and chewy texture.
Chill and Serve: You can enjoy the dessert immediately or refrigerate it for about an hour to serve chilled for a more refreshing taste.

Notes

Make sure to cook tapioca pearls patiently until fully translucent to avoid a hard white center.
Rinsing the cooked tapioca pearls under cold water helps prevent them from sticking together.
Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sweetened condensed milk or strawberry jam according to your preference.
For a vegan option, substitute milk with plant-based milk alternatives.
This dessert is best enjoyed chilled, but can also be served at room temperature if desired.