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Mango Sago Dessert

Kitchen Misadventures recipe - Chinese

Mango Sago Dessert
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
30 min
Yield
3 servings
Difficulty
MEDIUM

Ingredients

Quantities are shown as originally provided.

  • 1 cup sago pearls
  • 250 g mangoes for puree
  • 250 g mangoes for toppings
  • 250 ml coconut milk
  • A splash of coconut milk
  • Mint for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil some water in a pot.

  2. 2

    Then, add 1 cup of sago pearls once it boils and cover the pot with a lid.

  3. 3

    Turn the heat to low and continuously stir for 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    After 15 minutes, check if the sago is translucent.

  5. 5

    Next, turn off the heat and allow it to sit in hot water for another 15 minutes.

  6. 6

    Once you achieve translucent pearls without the white color, drain and take the pearls using a ladle strainer.

  7. 7

    Lastly, rinse the sago pearls in cold water and set aside.

  8. 8

    Cut the mangoes along the sides of the pit.

  9. 9

    Slice each half mango into squares like a checkered pattern.

  10. 10

    Then, invert the skin to make the cubes pop out of the skin.

  11. 11

    Next, put 250g of mangoes in a blender and add 250ml of coconut or your choice of milk.

  12. 12

    Blend until you have a smooth consistency without fibers or chunks.

  13. 13

    Pour the mango mixture into a dessert bowl or serving cup and add the drained sago pearls.

  14. 14

    Add the remaining 250g cubed mangoes.

  15. 15

    Then, add a dash of milk on top and garnish with mint.

  16. 16

    Serve cold or chill for a few more hours for an ice-cold dessert.

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