Asian•indulgent

Peach Yakult Sago Drink

The fresh, fruity, whimsical drink your summer needs: Peach Yakult Sago!!

Ingredients

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4 medium ripe, sweet peaches ((if using less sweet peaches, add 1-2 Tbsp sugar))
1/2 cup small tapioca pearls ((see photo below for the brand I use))
8 2.7 oz Yakult
3 Tbsp cooked tapioca (sago)
3 Tbsp peach puree
2 2.7oz Yakult
1/2 cup water
2 Tbsp cooked tapioca (sago)
2 Tbsp peach puree
1 2.7oz Yakult
1/4 cup water
mint
lime wedges

1
In a medium saucepan, bring (at least) 4 cups of water to a roiling boil. When you see big bubbles breaking the surface, add tapioca balls. Stir with a spoon so the tapioca doesn't stick to the bottom. Cook until the tapioca is mostly translucent with white centers, about 8-10 minutes. Stir from time to time so the tapioca doesn't stick to the bottom but they shouldn't need constant stirring.
2
Drain tapioca into a fine mesh strainer. Immediately rinse with cold water, moving the tapioca around with a spoon to help the cooling process. Set aside.
3
Quarter peaches, carefully removing the pits and stems. Add to a tall, narrow container (I use an old yogurt container) and puree until smooth. Set aside.
4
In a tall glass, add cooked + cooled tapioca to the bottom. Then add peach puree, Yakult, water, and ice (optional, it will dilute the drink). Mix with a large straw (for example, a bubble tea straw). Garnish, if using, and enjoy!