Description
A creamy and refreshing dessert featuring soft, pearl-like sago cooked in rich coconut cream, sweetened gently with caster sugar, and adorned with fresh ripe mango cubes and zesty finger lime or lime zest for a tropical twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Sago Preparation
- 150 g dried white sago pearls
- 12 cups (3 litres) water
Coconut Mixture
- 400 ml coconut cream
- ¼ tsp flaked salt
- 2 tsp caster sugar
Topping
- 1 firm but ripe mango, cubed
- 1 finger lime, or 1 lime (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the sago pearls: Bring 12 cups (3 litres) of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the dried sago pearls and reduce heat to low-medium. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pearls are soft and just slightly opaque in the center.
- Drain and rinse the sago: Once cooked, drain the sago through a fine-mesh sieve. Rinse thoroughly with cold water to halt the cooking process and prevent the sago from becoming overcooked and sticky.
- Prepare coconut mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut cream, flaked salt, and caster sugar. Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Combine sago and coconut cream: Add the cooled and rinsed sago pearls into the coconut cream mixture. Stir gently to coat all the pearls evenly. Chill the mixture for about an hour until it thickens slightly.
- Assemble and garnish: Spoon the chilled coconut sago mixture into serving bowls. Top each serving with cubed ripe mango. For garnish, split a finger lime in half and squeeze the citrus pearls over the dessert or zest a regular lime directly on top to add a fresh, tangy finish.
Notes
- Be sure to stir the sago occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking and uneven cooking.
- Rinsing with cold water is crucial to stop cooking and keep sago pearls from clumping together.
- Use ripe but firm mango for the best texture contrast with creamy sago.
- If finger limes are unavailable, fresh lime zest will work well as a garnish.
- Chilling the dessert allows it to thicken and develop flavor before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical/Asian Fusion
Keywords: coconut sago, mango dessert, tropical dessert, sago pearls, coconut cream dessert, finger lime, lime zest, easy dessert, creamy sago pudding
