Description
A refreshing tropical dessert made with silky mango puree, chewy sago pearls, creamy coconut milk, and juicy pomelo segments. This chilled Asian classic is light, fruity, and perfectly balanced between sweetness and citrus brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup small sago pearls
- 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled and diced, divided
- 1 cup pomelo segments, gently separated
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- Ice cubes or cold water as needed
Instructions
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a rolling boil over medium heat.
- Add the sago pearls to the boiling water and stir gently to prevent sticking. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mostly translucent.
- Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the sago sit for another 10 minutes until fully translucent.
- Drain the cooked sago using a fine mesh strainer and rinse thoroughly under cold water to remove excess starch. Set aside.
- In a blender, combine half of the diced mango, coconut milk, whole milk, granulated sugar, and sweetened condensed milk. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sago with the mango cream mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- Fold in the remaining diced mango and pomelo segments carefully to keep them intact.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Stir gently before serving and adjust consistency with a little cold water or milk if needed. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Rinse the sago well after cooking to prevent a sticky texture.
- Use fully ripe mangoes for the best natural sweetness and vibrant color.
- Adjust sugar based on the sweetness of your fruit.
- For a lighter version, you may use light coconut milk, though the texture will be less rich.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg