Strawberry Sago
This is my family's favourite easy strawberry sago recipe loaded with soft, chewy sago pearls mixed with fresh strawberries, creamy coconut milk, and evaporated milk. A perfect chilled dessert that's perfect for warm summer days.
Servings: 4
Calories: 230kcal
Equipment
- 1 Food blender to blend strawberry
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Pot to boil sago
Ingredients
- 90 grams small sago pearls About ½cup/3.2oz
- 400 grams fresh strawberries ( About 14oz/ 3 cups) diced, reserve some for toppings
- 200 ml Evaporated milk
- 200 ml Coconut milk
- 2-3 tbsp Honey or sugar syrup
Instructions
Cook the Sago
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil and add the sago pearls. Stir occasionally to stop them sticking together.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, then turn off the heat, cover with a lid, and leave for another 10 minutes until the pearls become translucent.
- Drain and rinse well under cold running water, then set aside.
Blend the Strawberries
- Blend the fresh strawberries with half of the evaporated milk until smooth and creamy.
Mix Everything Together
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked sago, strawberry puree, coconut milk, remaining evaporated milk, and sugar syrup or honey. Stir until everything is well combined.
- If you prefer a thinner consistency, simply add a little more evaporated milk, coconut milk, or cold water to turn it into more of a refreshing strawberry sago drink.
Chill and Serve
- Refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours before serving. If you're short on time, it's also delicious served straight away over plenty of ice cubes.
- Spoon the strawberry sago into serving glasses or bowls and finish with plenty of fresh diced strawberries.
Notes
- Taste before serving and adjust the sweetness to suit your liking.
- Full-fat coconut milk gives the creamiest, richest flavour.
- Frozen strawberries work well when fresh ones aren't in season.
- Top with extra strawberries, toasted coconut, or mint leaves for a garnish.
- You can also add chia seeds, basil seeds, nata de coco, or grass jelly for extra texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 2mg
