Description
Strawberry Sago with Coconut Milk is a creamy and refreshing dessert featuring chewy sago pearls soaked in rich coconut milk, sweetened with sugar, and complemented by fresh, vibrant strawberries. Perfect for warm days or as a light finale, this naturally gluten-free and vegan treat combines simple ingredients for an irresistible balance of sweet and fruity flavors.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Sago Pearls – 1/2 cup
- Fresh Strawberries – 1 cup, chopped
- Coconut Milk – 1 cup
- Sugar – 1/4 cup (adjust to taste)
- Water – 4 cups (for cooking sago)
- Salt – a pinch
- Lime Juice – 1 tsp (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sago Pearls: Rinse the sago pearls under cold water. Boil 4 cups of water, then add the sago pearls. Stir gently to prevent sticking and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until the pearls turn translucent with a tiny white dot in the center. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash, hull, and chop the fresh strawberries into bite-sized pieces. Optionally, mash a portion of the strawberries to release extra juice and sweetness.
- Make the Coconut Milk Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut milk with sugar and a pinch of salt. Stir until the sugar fully dissolves, creating a lightly sweetened creamy base.
- Combine All Ingredients: Add the cooked sago pearls and chopped strawberries into the coconut milk mixture. Gently stir to mix well without squashing the fruit.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the dessert for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors. Serve chilled with an optional splash of lime juice for added brightness.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Soaking sago pearls for 30 minutes before cooking can reduce cooking time and prevent clumping.
- Stir sago gently and consistently during cooking to keep pearls separate and evenly cooked.
- Adjust sweetness after chilling to suit your taste by adding more sugar or natural sweeteners.
- Serve chilled to enhance flavor melding and preferred texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg