Description
Strawberry Sago is a refreshing and delightful dessert combining the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries with creamy coconut milk and chewy tapioca pearls. This chilled pudding is perfect for warm weather, offering a unique texture with coconut jellies and a smooth, fruity coconut base.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 600 g fresh strawberries (finely diced)
Liquid & Sweetener
- 400 g coconut milk (1 can)
- 50 g granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
Starches & Jellies
- 150 g small tapioca pearls
- 225 g coconut jellies (nata de coco), drained
Instructions
- Blend: Add half (300g) of the diced strawberries, coconut milk, and sugar into a blender. Blend until smooth. Taste the mixture and add more sugar if needed to suit your sweetness preference. Pour the blended mixture into a large serving bowl and refrigerate to chill while you cook the tapioca pearls.
- Cook tapioca pearls: Fill a medium pot almost full with water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat on the stovetop. When boiling, add the tapioca pearls and stir gently to prevent sticking. Boil uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pot from heat, cover it with a lid, and let the pearls steam for another 10 minutes until they become translucent throughout.
- Drain: Pour the cooked tapioca pearls into a large fine mesh sieve to drain excess water. Rinse the pearls thoroughly with cold water to halt cooking and wash away any excess starch for a cleaner texture. If not using immediately, keep the tapioca pearls submerged in cold water to prevent sticking. Otherwise, drain completely and add them to the chilled strawberry-coconut mixture.
- Mix: Add the remaining diced strawberries and drained coconut jellies to the bowl containing the pudding mixture and tapioca pearls. Stir gently but thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly. Adjust the consistency by adding water if you prefer a thinner pudding. Serve the strawberry sago chilled for the best refreshing experience.
Notes
- Adjust sugar according to the sweetness of your strawberries and personal preference.
- Ensure tapioca pearls are fully cooked and translucent for the best texture.
- Keep tapioca pearls submerged in cold water if not using immediately to prevent them from sticking together.
- You can add other fruits or flavorings such as vanilla or lemon zest for variation.
- Serve chilled for a refreshing dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Strawberry sago, coconut milk dessert, tapioca pearls pudding, refreshing dessert, Asian dessert
