How To Make Taro Sago Dessert Soup
Need a quick sweet fix? Then you will love this easy-to-prepare taro sago dessert soup (xi mi lu). Make this in a snap with 4 main ingredients: taro, rock sugar, sago, and coconut milk.It is a nourishing and sweet dessert that melts in your mouth with a delightful chewy sensation in every bite. It is the perfect after-meal dessert or afternoon snack that you can eat either warm or cold.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 500 g peeled and cubed taro (adjust the amount according to you preference)
- 100 g rock sugar
- 1000 ml water
- Sago (choose the amount of sago you like to cook)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare The Taro
- 2
Prepare the taro by peeling it and cutting it into large cubes.
- 3
Then, place it in a clay pot and add rock sugar and water.
- 4
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 5
Boil The Sago
- 6
While the taro is cooking, prepare another pot with water for boiling the sago and bring it to a boil.
- 7
When the water boils, add the sago and cook for 15 minutes. When cooking sago, it's important to stir well to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- 8
After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let it simmer for another 15 minutes. The sago should be completely transparent and should sink to the bottom. If the center of the sago is still white, let it sit longer in hot water to continue cooking.
- 9
Then, drain the water and rinse the cooked sago in cold water. Rinse it three times. This step is important to remove excess starch and prevent clumping.
- 10
Assemble The Dessert
- 11
Next, go back to the boiling pot of taro and add coconut milk.
- 12
Add the sago and mix well. Refrain from over-stirring as this might cause the ingredients to break and become mushy.
- 13
Transfer the soup to a dessert bowl to enjoy a serving of creamy sweet dessert for a snack or after a meal.