Description
Strawberry Sago is a refreshing and delightful dessert featuring chewy tapioca pearls, fresh diced strawberries, creamy coconut milk, and sweet coconut jellies. This chilled pudding combines smooth blended strawberries with cooked tapioca for a perfect balance of texture and flavor, ideal for warm days or a light sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Mixture
- 600 g fresh strawberries, finely diced
- 400 g coconut milk (1 can)
- 50 g granulated sugar, adjust to taste
Tapioca Pearls
- 150 g small tapioca pearls
Add-ins
- 225 g coconut jellies (coconut gel or nata de coco), drained
Instructions
- Blend: Add half (300 g) of the diced strawberries, coconut milk, and sugar to a blender. Blend until smooth. Taste and add more sugar if needed. Pour the mixture into a large serving bowl and chill in the fridge while cooking tapioca pearls.
- Cook tapioca pearls: Fill a medium pot almost full with water and bring to a boil on the stovetop. Add the tapioca pearls and stir. Boil uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, cover the pot, and let steam for another 10 minutes until pearls are translucent.
- Drain: Pour tapioca pearls into a fine mesh sieve and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and remove excess starch. Keep submerged in cold water if not used immediately; otherwise, drain well before using.
- Mix: Add the remaining diced strawberries, coconut jellies, and any additional desired add-ins to the chilled strawberry mixture. Stir well. Add water to adjust the consistency as desired. Serve cold.
Notes
- When cooking tapioca pearls, use a large pot with plenty of water to prevent them from sticking and to keep the water from becoming too thick and starchy.
- The sugar amount depends on the sweetness of the strawberries; adjust between 50 g to 100 g as needed.
- Store the strawberry sago covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir in water before serving if it thickens during storage.
- Optional add-ins include various jellies, popping boba, fresh fruits, or ice for an extra refreshing touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
