Description
Strawberry Sago is a refreshing and creamy dessert featuring small tapioca pearls cooked to perfection, blended with fresh strawberries and rich coconut milk. Enhanced with chewy coconut jellies, this chilled dessert is perfect for hot days and sets a delightful balance of sweet tropical flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 600 g fresh strawberries (finely diced)
Liquids
- 400 g coconut milk (1 can)
Sweeteners
- 50 g granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
Other Ingredients
- 150 g small tapioca pearls
- 225 g coconut jellies (also called coconut gel or nata de coco, drained)
Instructions
- Blend: Combine 300 g of the diced strawberries, coconut milk, and sugar in a blender. Blend until smooth, taste, and adjust the sugar if needed. Pour this strawberry coconut mixture into a large serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator while preparing the tapioca pearls.
- Cook tapioca pearls: Bring a medium pot filled almost to the top with water to a boil on the stovetop. Add the tapioca pearls and stir. Boil uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, cover the pot, and let the pearls steam for another 10 minutes until they become translucent throughout.
- Drain: Transfer the cooked tapioca pearls into a fine mesh sieve to drain the hot water. Rinse them thoroughly with cold water to stop further cooking and remove excess starch. If not using immediately, keep tapioca submerged in cold water; otherwise, drain them well before adding to the chilled strawberry mixture.
- Mix: Fold in the remaining diced strawberries and the drained coconut jellies. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly. Adjust consistency by adding water to thin the pudding if desired. Serve the strawberry sago cold for a delicious, refreshing treat.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar according to the sweetness of your strawberries and personal preference.
- Ensure to rinse tapioca pearls thoroughly after cooking to prevent them from sticking together.
- You can substitute coconut milk with any plant-based milk for a variation but coconut milk gives the best flavor.
- Keep the dessert chilled until serving for the best refreshing taste.
- Add other fruits or toppings like basil seeds or chia for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
