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Mango Sago

Mango Sago Bliss: A Refreshing No-Bake Summer Delight

Mango Sago is a delightful no-bake dessert that combines tapioca pearls, coconut, and sweet mangoes for a refreshing summer treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • ¾ cup small tapioca pearls You can substitute with larger tapioca or sago if available.
  • 5 cups water Necessary for boiling the tapioca pearls to perfection.
  • 1 pound ripe mangoes Use diced fresh mangoes for the best result.
For the Creaminess
  • 4 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk Adjust to taste or substitute with honey or agave syrup.
  • 1 cup nata de coco (coconut jelly) Enhances texture and adds coconut flavor.
  • 13.5 ounces coconut milk Swap for almond or oat milk for a non-dairy version.

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Blender
  • fine mesh strainer
  • large serving bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Mango Sago
  1. In a medium pot, bring 5 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, add ¾ cup of small tapioca pearls, stirring gently to prevent sticking. Boil uncovered for about 10 minutes until they begin to turn mostly translucent.
  2. After the initial boiling, remove the pot from heat and cover with a lid. Allow the tapioca pearls to sit for another 10 minutes, letting them become completely translucent.
  3. Once the pearls are fully translucent, use a fine mesh strainer to drain them. Rinse the cooked tapioca pearls under cold running water to stop the cooking process.
  4. In a blender, combine 1 pound of diced ripe mangoes with 4 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk. Blend until smooth, adjusting the sweetness to your preference.
  5. In a large serving bowl, combine the drained tapioca pearls, the blended mango mixture, an additional 1 pound of diced fresh mangoes for texture, and a cup of drained nata de coco. Stir in 13 ½ ounces of coconut milk.
  6. You can serve the Mango Sago immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow your Mango Sago to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving; this enhances the creamy richness and melds the flavors beautifully.

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