Description
Strawberry Sago is a refreshingly sweet and creamy dessert that combines the delicate flavor of fresh strawberries with tender tapioca pearls and coconut jellies, all enveloped in rich coconut milk. This chilled pudding offers a delightful texture contrast and is perfect for warm weather or as a light, fruity treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Strawberry Coconut Mixture
- 600 g fresh strawberries, finely diced
- 400 g coconut milk (1 can)
- 50 g granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
For the Tapioca Pearls and Add-ins
- 150 g small tapioca pearls
- 225 g coconut jellies (coconut gel or nata de coco), drained
Instructions
- Blend. Add 300 g (half) of the finely diced strawberries, coconut milk, and sugar to a blender. Blend until smooth, tasting and adjusting sweetness as desired. Pour this strawberry coconut mixture into a large serving bowl and chill it in the refrigerator while preparing the tapioca pearls.
- Cook tapioca pearls. Bring a medium pot filled with plenty of water to a boil on the stovetop. Add the tapioca pearls, stir gently, and boil uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Remove from heat and cover the pot to let the pearls steam for another 10 minutes until they turn translucent.
- Drain and rinse. Pour the cooked tapioca pearls into a fine mesh sieve to drain. Rinse thoroughly with cold water to halt further cooking and remove excess starch. If not using immediately, keep tapioca pearls submerged in cold water to prevent clumping.
- Mix everything. Drain tapioca pearls well and add them to the chilled strawberry coconut mixture. Add the remaining diced strawberries and the drained coconut jellies. Stir gently to combine. Adjust the consistency by adding a little water if desired. Serve cold for a refreshing dessert.
Notes
- Cooking tapioca pearls: Use a large pot with ample water when boiling tapioca pearls to prevent them from sticking and to manage released starch properly.
- Sugar: Adjust sugar based on the natural sweetness of your strawberries. Riper strawberries need less sugar, while sour ones may require more, up to 100 g.
- Storage: Store strawberry sago covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. It will thicken over time; stir in water before serving to reach the desired consistency.
- Other add-ins: Feel free to add other jellies, popping boba, fresh fruits, or ice to customize the texture and temperature to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
