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Strawberry Sago with Coconut Milk

Strawberry Sago with Coconut Milk
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A creamy and refreshing Strawberry Sago with Coconut Milk dessert that combines chewy sago pearls, rich coconut milk, and fresh strawberries for a tropical treat that’s easy to make and perfect served chilled or warm.

Ingredients

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Sago Pearls

  • 1/2 cup sago pearls
  • 4 cups water (for cooking sago)

Coconut Milk Mixture

  • 2 cups full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Fruit

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced

Instructions

  1. Cook the Sago Pearls: Rinse the sago pearls under cold water. Bring a pot of water to a boil, then add the sago in small portions to prevent sticking. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently until the pearls turn translucent and chewy. Drain and rinse under cold water to remove excess starch.
  2. Prepare the Coconut Milk Mixture: Gently heat the coconut milk in a saucepan over low heat. Add a pinch of salt and sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Stir in vanilla extract if using. Avoid boiling to prevent curdling; warm just enough to blend ingredients.
  3. Combine Sago and Coconut Milk: Transfer the cooked sago pearls into the warm coconut milk mixture. Stir gently until well combined. Allow the mixture to cool slightly if you prefer it chilled or keep warm if serving immediately.
  4. Add Fresh Strawberries: Fold the sliced fresh strawberries into the sago and coconut milk blend gently. Reserve some strawberry slices for garnishing if desired.
  5. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the dessert for at least 1 hour for best flavor and texture. Serve chilled, garnished with reserved strawberries, mint leaves, or toasted coconut flakes if desired.

Notes

  • Rinse sago pearls well to remove excess starch and prevent clumping.
  • Stir sago frequently during cooking for a chewy texture without lumps.
  • Use full-fat coconut milk for maximum creaminess.
  • Adjust sugar gradually to taste depending on sweetness of strawberries.
  • Serve chilled to enhance refreshing qualities.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat gently on low heat, stirring frequently to prevent curdling if serving warm.
  • Frozen strawberries can be used but should be thawed and drained to avoid excess liquid.

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Keywords: strawberry dessert, sago pudding, coconut milk dessert, tropical dessert, vegan dessert, gluten free dessert

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