Mango coconut sago cups combine tiny translucent pearls with lightly sweetened coconut milk and fresh mango. Cool the cooked pearls promptly and serve the dessert well chilled.
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Recipe at a Glance
- Yield: 6 cups
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 15 minutes
- Resting and chilling: Chill at least 2 hours
Table of Contents
Ingredients
Sago cups
| Ingredient and amount |
|---|
| 100 g small dry sago or small tapioca pearls |
| 1.5 litres water, for cooking |
| 400 ml canned coconut milk, stirred |
| 150 ml whole milk |
| 60 g granulated sugar |
| 1/8 teaspoon salt |
| 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced |
Before You Start
Use small sago or tapioca pearls, not large bubble-tea pearls, and follow their package cooking guidance.
Directions
1. Cook pearls
Bring water to a boil in a large pan. Add pearls and simmer, stirring often, for the package cooking time, usually 10–15 minutes for small pearls. Turn off heat, cover and rest until mostly translucent.
2. Rinse
Drain through a fine sieve and rinse briefly under cool running water to remove excess surface starch. Do not let cooked pearls sit warm for a long period.
3. Make coconut mixture
Warm coconut milk, milk, sugar and salt just until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in the cooked drained pearls.
4. Cool and chill
Divide among shallow containers or six glasses. Cool promptly and refrigerate within 1 hour. Chill at least 2 hours.
5. Serve
Top with fresh diced mango just before serving. Add a splash of cold milk if the pearls have absorbed too much liquid.
Cook’s Tips
- Use small sago or tapioca pearls, not large bubble-tea pearls, and follow their package cooking guidance.
- Measure ingredients before starting and use the stated pan size. Cooking times are a guide; follow the texture and doneness cues in the method.
Storage
Keep refrigerated and use within 24 hours. Add mango shortly before serving. Do not leave cooked pearls at room temperature for extended periods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make it dairy-free?
Replace whole milk with a plain coconut beverage or other suitable milk alternative.
Why did it thicken overnight?
The pearls continue absorbing liquid; stir in a little cold milk to loosen.