Mango Pomelo Sago
This mango pomelo sago is super cooling and refreshing and packed with full mango flavors, hints of coconut, chewy sago pearls, and some tang and bitterness to help balance everything! It's the perfect summer dessert and drink that you can easily make to help you stay cool in the summer! Our version is an inspiration from Yi Fang Fruit Tea.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- ½ cup sago pearls
- 1 cup pomelo pulp (or grapefruit pulp)
- 10 ounces ripe mango (peeled and cut into large chunks (about 1-2 mangoes))
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ¼ cup sugar ((depending on the sweetness of your mango and your preference))
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Cook the sago pearls:Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the sago pearls. Stir immediately and let the sago pearls cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, or according to your package instructions. Make sure to stir occasionally.
- 2
Once the sago pearls are cooked, drain them immediately and rinse with cold water until completely cooled to remove excess starch and to keep them chewy. Set aside until needed.
- 3
Make the mango smoothie:In a high power blender, add the mango, sugar, coconut milk, and ice. Blend until everything is well blended and completely smooth.
- 4
Assemble:Into the serving glasses, equally portion the pomelo/grapefruit pulps, cooked sago pearls, and mango smoothie.*We layered ours with pomelo/grapefruit on the bottom, followed by cooked sago pearls, and finished with the mango smoothie. You can also save a little bit of the pomelo pulp for garnish on top.*
- 5
Serve:Serve the mango pomelo sago immediately and stir well to enjoy!