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Mango Sago

Mango Sago Bliss: Refreshing No-Bake Dessert for Summer Fun

Mango Sago is a light and refreshing no-bake Asian dessert that combines tapioca pearls with mango and coconut milk, perfect for summer.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Tapioca Pearls
  • 5 cups water Used to cook the tapioca pearls.
  • ¾ cup small tapioca pearls These provide the chewy texture.
For the Mango Mixture
  • 1 pound mangoes, diced Use sweet, ripe yellow mangoes for maximum flavor.
  • 4 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk Can be swapped with honey or agave.
For the Creamy Base
  • 12 ounces nata de coco Offers a fun texture; replace with lychee if desired.
  • 13½ ounces coconut milk Infuses a rich, tropical flavor; alternatives include almond or soy milk.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • blender
  • large serving bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large pot, bring 5 cups of water to a vigorous boil. Carefully add ¾ cup of small tapioca pearls and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Cover the pot and turn off the heat. Allow the pearls to sit for another 10 minutes.
  3. Drain the cooked tapioca pearls using a fine mesh strainer and rinse them under cold water.
  4. In a blender, combine 1 pound of diced ripe mangoes with 4 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk. Blend until smooth.
  5. In a large serving bowl, mix together the cooked tapioca pearls, the smooth mango mixture, additional diced mangoes, and 12 ounces of nata de coco. Pour in the coconut milk and stir vigorously.
  6. Scoop the Mango Sago into individual glasses or bowls, adding ice if desired. Garnish with mint or more diced mango.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store Mango Sago in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Avoid freezing to maintain texture.

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