Description
Strawberry Sago is a refreshing, creamy dessert combining the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries with the smooth richness of coconut milk and the chewy texture of tapioca pearls. Enhanced with coconut jellies, this easy-to-make pudding is perfect for a cool treat on warm days.
Ingredients
Fruit and Coconut Mixture
- 600 g fresh strawberries, finely diced
- 400 g coconut milk (1 can)
- 50 g granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
Tapioca and Add-ins
- 150 g small tapioca pearls
- 225 g coconut jellies (also called coconut gel or nata de coco), drained
Instructions
- Blend: To a blender, add 300g or half of your diced strawberries. Add the coconut milk and sugar and blend until smooth. Taste and add more sugar if needed. Pour the mixture into a large serving bowl. Chill the mixture in the fridge while you cook the tapioca pearls.
- Cook tapioca pearls: Fill a medium pot almost full with water and bring it to a boil on the stovetop. Once boiling, add the tapioca pearls and give it a stir. Boil uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pot from the heat, cover, and let it steam for another 10 minutes until the tapioca pearls are translucent all the way through.
- Drain: Pour the tapioca pearls into a large fine mesh sieve to drain the water. Rinse the tapioca pearls thoroughly with cold water to stop the cooking process and to wash away excess starchy goo. If you’re not using the tapioca pearls right away, keep them submerged in cold water. Otherwise, drain and add them to your chilled strawberry mixture.
- Mix: Add the remaining half of the diced strawberries, coconut jellies, and any other add-ins you like. Stir to mix well. Add water to thin out the consistency of your strawberry sago pudding to your liking and serve cold.
Notes
- Adjust sugar according to the sweetness of your strawberries and personal preference.
- Make sure to stir tapioca pearls occasionally during boiling to prevent sticking.
- Rinsing tapioca pearls with cold water is essential to stop cooking and to maintain texture.
- The pudding is best served chilled for a refreshing dessert.
- You can add other fruits or toppings like diced mango, lychee, or nuts for more variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
