Description
Strawberry Sago is a vibrant and refreshing dessert that beautifully combines creamy coconut milk, chewy tapioca pearls, and sweet strawberries. With every spoonful, you experience a delightful blend of flavors and textures that evoke the essence of summer. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or simply indulging yourself on a warm day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup small tapioca pearls
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 can (400ml) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups filtered water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of small tapioca pearls and cook for about 15 minutes until translucent.
- Remove from heat, drain through a fine mesh sieve, and rinse under cold water.
- In another saucepan, combine the can of coconut milk with 1/2 cup of sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Stir in the drained tapioca pearls into the warm coconut mixture and allow it to cool slightly.
- Slice 2 cups of fresh strawberries; optionally sprinkle with sugar for added sweetness.
- In serving bowls, layer the coconut-tapioca mixture with sliced strawberries. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Experiment with different fruits such as mango or kiwi for variations. To enhance creaminess, stir in additional coconut milk just before serving.