Description
Singapore’s beloved Mango Sago Dessert combines creamy coconut milk with sweet ripe mangoes for a refreshing tropical treat. Silky pearl sago and juicy mango chunks create a delightful finale you’ll crave after any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 3 ripe yellow mangoes (Ataulfo mangos recommended)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mini white tapioca pearls (sago), uncooked
- 1 can (13.5 ounces/1.5 cups/400 milliliters) coconut milk
Sweeteners and Enhancers:
- 2–3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk, to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and add tapioca pearls. Reduce heat to medium-low, cooking for 15-20 minutes while stirring occasionally to prevent clumping. Pearls will become mostly translucent with small white centers.
- Remove from heat and let pearls steep in hot water for 15-20 minutes until completely transparent. Rinse under cold water and drain thoroughly using a fine mesh sieve.
- Slice mangoes in half around the central pit. Extract the flesh using a large spoon. Set aside 1/4 cup of mango chunks for garnishing, chopping them into small cubes.
- Combine remaining mango flesh, coconut milk, and condensed milk in a blender. Add 3-4 ice cubes if serving chilled. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Pour the mango mixture evenly into serving bowls. Gently fold in the cooked tapioca pearls and sprinkle the reserved diced mango on top as a fresh garnish.
Notes
- Customize Pearl Texture Ensure precise cooking by stirring occasionally and checking pearl transparency to prevent overcooking or undercooking.
- Chill for Enhanced Flavor Refrigerate the dessert for 30 minutes before serving to intensify the mango and coconut flavors and create a refreshing consistency.
- Dietary Adaptations Swap condensed milk with coconut cream or plant-based alternatives for vegan options, and use sugar-free substitutes for low-sugar diets.
- Texture Variation Experiment with different sized tapioca pearls or add extra toppings like toasted coconut flakes or fresh mint for added crunch and complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg