Description
Strawberry Sago is a refreshing dessert that combines the chewy texture of sago pearls with sweet, ripe strawberries, all enveloped in creamy coconut milk. Perfect for summer gatherings or a delightful treat at home, this dessert is easy to make and visually stunning. Each spoonful offers a burst of flavor that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sago pearls
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 can (400ml) full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup cane sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups water
- 1–2 pandan leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Soak sago pearls in water for about 30 minutes until softened.
- In a pot, boil 4 cups of water. Add soaked sago pearls and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes until translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Rinse cooked sago under cold water to remove excess starch and prevent clumping. Drain well.
- In another saucepan, combine coconut milk and sugar over low heat until sugar dissolves (do not boil).
- Mix the cooked sago with chopped strawberries in a large bowl. Pour the warm coconut sauce over them and gently fold to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg