Strawberry Sago
Creamy, sweet, and loaded with chewy pearls, this chilled Strawberry Sago dessert is a refreshing blend of ripe strawberries, tapioca pearls, and coconut milk. A perfect summer treat that’s quick to make and irresistibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
- 0.5 cup small white sago (tapioca pearls)
- 6 cups water for boiling sago
Creamy Mixture
- 300 g coconut jelly (nata de coco) drained
- 2 cups coconut milk or half & half/heavy cream
- 0.5 cup sweetened condensed milk adjust to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the sago under cold water to remove surface starch. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add sago and simmer for 10–12 minutes. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes off heat.
- Drain sago and rinse under cold water thoroughly. Set aside.
- Wash, hull, and chop the strawberries. Reserve a handful for garnish if desired.
- In a large bowl, mix sago pearls, strawberries, and drained coconut jelly.
- Add coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Stir before serving. Garnish with strawberries or mint if desired.
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Notes
Frozen strawberries can be used—just thaw and drain them first. Try macerating the strawberries with a little sugar for added flavor. Not freezer-friendly as sago becomes hard when frozen.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Serving Size: 1g
- Calories: 444 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 13 mg
- Sodium: 108 mg
- Potassium: 564 mg
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 26 g
- Vitamin A: 116 IU
- Vitamin C: 70 mg
- Calcium: 158 mg
- Iron: 4 mg