Creamy Mango Sago with Coconut Milk and Tapioca Pearls Recipe
A refreshing and creamy Mango Sago dessert featuring tender tapioca pearls combined with ripe Ataulfo mangoes and rich coconut milk, lightly sweetened with condensed milk. Perfect for a tropical treat or a cooling summer dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Tapioca Pearls
- 1 cup mini white tapioca pearls (sago), uncooked
- 6 cups water (for cooking)
Mango Mixture
- 3 ripe yellow mangoes (such as Ataulfo mangoes)
- 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk (about 1.5 cups)
- 2–3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk (to taste)
- 3–4 ice cubes (optional, for serving cold)
Instructions
- Cook tapioca pearls: In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the tapioca pearls and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The pearls will become translucent with a tiny white dot remaining.
- Rest tapioca pearls: Turn off the heat and let the pearls sit in the hot water for 15-20 minutes until they are completely transparent.
- Rinse and drain: Drain the pearls using a fine mesh sieve and rinse under running water to cool them off. Set aside.
- Prepare mangoes: Slice each mango in half away from the pit. Scoop out the flesh. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the flesh (approximately half a mango) and dice it into cubes for topping.
- Blend mango mixture: In a blender, combine the remaining mango flesh, coconut milk, and sweetened condensed milk. If you prefer your sago cold, add 3-4 ice cubes. Blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble dessert: Pour the mango mixture into individual bowls. Stir in the cooked tapioca pearls evenly. Top each serving with the reserved diced mango cubes.
Notes
- Use mini tapioca pearls specifically labeled as sago for best texture.
- Adjust the amount of condensed milk according to your preferred sweetness.
- Adding ice cubes makes the dessert pleasantly chilled; omit if serving immediately.
- Allow tapioca pearls to rest in hot water fully to ensure they cook through and become translucent.
- This dessert is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
Keywords: Mango Sago, Tapioca Pearls, Coconut Milk Dessert, Asian Dessert, Mango Dessert, Tropical Dessert
