Coconut Milk Sago
Coconut milk sago is a creamy Asian dessert that is perfectly sweet and refreshing. It requires no baking, and can be served chilled or warm. Add fruits and toppings of your choice and enjoy! This recipe is gluten-free and vegan.
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- ½ cup sago pearls
- 13½ fl oz full fat coconut milk 1 can, Lite works as well
- ½ cup almond milk or any dairy free milk
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or more
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Toppings (optional)
- 6 strawberries sliced
- Coconut flakes
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add the sago and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Turn off the heat and cover the saucepan with a lid. Let it sit for about 15 minutes until the sago is translucent and fully cooked.
- Drain the water completely using a fine mesh sieve. Rinse under running cold water and remove excess starch.
- In an empty saucepan, place the coconut milk, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Cook over medium heat and mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the cooked sago. Transfer to a storage container. Cover and chill until cold for at least an hour.
- Split into small cups. Garnish with strawberries and coconut flakes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 114mgPotassium: 188mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
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