Description
Strawberry Sago is a refreshing and creamy dessert featuring finely diced fresh strawberries, coconut milk, sweetened with sugar, and combined with chewy small tapioca pearls and coconut jellies. Perfectly chilled, this sweet treat balances fruity freshness with smooth coconut flavors and delightful textures, ideal for warm days or as a light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Jelly
- 600 g fresh strawberries, finely diced
- 225 g coconut jellies (coconut gel or nata de coco), drained
Liquid and Sweetener
- 400 g coconut milk (1 can)
- 50 g granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
Tapioca
- 150 g small tapioca pearls
Instructions
- Blend: Add 300 g (half) of the diced strawberries into a blender along with the coconut milk and granulated sugar. Blend the mixture until smooth, tasting and adjusting sugar as needed. Pour into a large serving bowl and chill in the fridge while cooking the tapioca pearls.
- Cook Tapioca Pearls: Fill a medium pot almost full with water and bring it to a rolling boil on the stovetop. Add the tapioca pearls and stir once to prevent sticking. Boil uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Steam Tapioca Pearls: Remove the pot from heat, cover it, and let the pearls steam for an additional 10 minutes until they become translucent throughout.
- Drain and Rinse: Drain the cooked tapioca pearls in a large fine mesh sieve. Rinse thoroughly with cold water to stop cooking and remove excess starch. If not using immediately, keep tapioca pearls submerged in cold water to prevent sticking.
- Mix: Drain tapioca pearls and add them to the chilled strawberry-coconut mixture. Add the remaining diced strawberries and the drained coconut jellies. Stir well to combine. Adjust consistency by adding water if desired and serve cold.
Notes
- Cooking Tapioca Pearls: Use a large pot with plenty of water to avoid sticky, gooey tapioca from starch concentration. Stir occasionally to prevent clumping.
- Sugar Adjustment: The sweetness depends on the ripeness of your strawberries. Start with 50 g sugar and increase up to 100 g if needed.
- Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The dessert will thicken; stir in water to loosen before serving again.
- Optional Add-Ins: Feel free to add other jellies, popping boba, fresh fruits, or ice to personalize your dessert.
- Preparation Tip: It’s best to pour the blended strawberry-coconut mixture into the bowl first for easier cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
