Fruit Sago
Fruit Sago is a refreshing and colorful Chinese dessert made with chewy tapioca pearls, fresh fruits, and a creamy coconut milk base. This delightful treat is not only visually appealing but also a perfect balance of sweetness and texture.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chinese
220 kcal
Ingredients
- Tapioca pearls - 50 grams
- Coconut milk - 200 milliliters
- Water - 500 milliliters
- Sugar - 30 grams
- Mango - 1 medium, diced
- Kiwi - 1 medium, diced
- Strawberries - 100 grams, hulled and sliced
- Banana - 1 medium, sliced
- Ice cubes - as needed
Steps
- In a pot, bring 500 milliliters of water to a boil.
- Add the tapioca pearls to the boiling water and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pearls become translucent.
- Remove the pot from heat, cover, and let the tapioca pearls sit for another 5 minutes.
- Drain the cooked tapioca pearls and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a separate saucepan, combine the coconut milk and sugar, heating gently until the sugar dissolves. Do not let it boil.
- In a serving bowl, combine the cooked tapioca pearls with the coconut milk mixture.
- Add the diced mango, kiwi, sliced strawberries, and banana to the bowl, mixing gently to combine.
- Serve the Fruit Sago in individual bowls over ice cubes for a refreshing dessert.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 2 g
- Carbs: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Total Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh fruits.
- Contains healthy fats from coconut milk.
Tags
ChineseGluten-FreeDessert