- 1. Mango Sago Dessert (Hong Kong) Cook ½ cup of sago pearls in boiling water until translucent, then rinse and drain. Blend 2 ripe mangoes with 1 cup of coconut milk and ½ cup of evaporated milk. Mix the cooked sago into the mango puree, then chill for an hour. Serve cold with diced mango and a drizzle of condensed milk.
- 2. Bubble Tea (Boba Tea) (Taiwan) Boil ½ cup of mini sago pearls until translucent, then rinse and soak in sugar syrup. Brew strong black tea and let it cool. In a glass, add the cooked sago, ice cubes, 1 cup of milk, and sweetened tea. Stir well and enjoy with a wide straw.
- 3. Sago Gula Melaka (Malaysia) Boil ½ cup of sago pearls in water until they turn translucent, then rinse and drain. In a separate pot, heat ½ cup of coconut milk with a pinch of salt. In another pan, melt ½ cup of palm sugar with a little water to make syrup. Serve the sago in a bowl, drizzle with palm sugar syrup, and top with coconut milk.
- 4. Thai Tapioca Pudding (Sakoo Piek) (Thailand) Cook ½ cup of sago pearls in boiling water until soft, then drain. In a saucepan, heat 1 cup of coconut milk, ¼ cup of sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add the sago pearls and simmer for a few minutes. Serve warm or chilled, topped with fresh fruit or toasted coconut flakes.
- 5. Filipino Taho (Philippines) Boil ½ cup of sago pearls until translucent, then soak in sugar syrup. In a pot, dissolve ½ cup of brown sugar in ½ cup of water to make arnibal syrup. Heat silken tofu until warm. In a cup, layer the tofu, sago pearls, and arnibal syrup. Serve warm with a spoon or straw.
- 6. Vietnamese Chè (Sweet Soup) (Vietnam) Boil ½ cup of sago pearls until translucent, then drain. In a pot, simmer 1 cup of coconut milk, ½ cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Add cooked sago, diced taro, mung beans, or jackfruit, and let it simmer for a few minutes. Serve warm or chilled.
- 7. Sago Pudding (International) Cook ½ cup of sago pearls in boiling milk until they turn translucent and the mixture thickens. Stir in ¼ cup of sugar, a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Let it cool slightly, then chill before serving. Top with fruit, honey, or nuts.
- 8. Ginataang Bilo-Bilo (Philippines) In a pot, bring 3 cups of coconut milk to a boil. Add ½ cup of sago pearls, ½ cup of glutinous rice balls (bilo-bilo), diced sweet potatoes, and bananas. Simmer until everything is tender, then sweeten with sugar. Serve warm as a comforting dessert.
- 9. Thai Sago Dumplings (Sakoo Sai Moo) (Thailand) Soak 1 cup of sago pearls in water for 30 minutes, then drain. Mix with minced pork, crushed peanuts, garlic, fish sauce, and sugar. Shape into small balls and steam until translucent. Serve with lettuce, cilantro, and chili.
- 10. Sago Soup with Meat (China) Boil ½ cup of sago pearls until translucent, then rinse and set aside. In a pot, cook chicken or pork in broth with garlic and ginger. Add the sago pearls and let it simmer for a few minutes. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
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