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Dragonfruit Sago

Delicious Dragonfruit Sago: Your Easy Tropical Dessert Escape

Dragonfruit Sago is a vibrant tropical dessert combining chewy sago pearls and dragonfruit, perfect for warm days.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Setting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Sago Base
  • 1 cup sago Provides a delightful chewiness; tapioca pearls can be used as a fun alternative.
  • ½ cup condensed milk Adds sweetness and creaminess; try sweetened coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
  • ½ cup evaporated milk Enhances creaminess; opt for low-fat evaporated milk for a lighter touch.
  • 1 cup milk Serves as a creamy base; substitute with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a non-dairy twist.
For the Dragonfruit
  • 1 cup white dragonfruit Brings a subtle flavor and unique texture.
  • 1 cup pink dragonfruit Offers vibrant color and a fruity burst.
For the Jelly
  • 1 cup dragonfruit jelly Infuses fruity bursts and elevates the presentation.
  • 1 cup coconut jelly Delivers creamy goodness with a tropical touch.
Add-ons
  • ½ cup popping boba A fun and exciting texture addition that enhances the experience!
  • 1 cup ice cubes Keeps the dessert chilled; for added flavor, use frozen fruit chunks.
Gelling Agent
  • 1 tablespoon agar agar A plant-based gelling agent perfect for jellies.
For Coconut Flavor
  • 1 cup coconut milk Key ingredient for coconut jelly.
  • 1 cup coconut water Enhances the overall tropical experience.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fine-mesh strainer

Method
 

Prepare Coconut Jelly
  1. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of coconut milk and 1 cup of coconut water. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Once boiling, whisk in 1 tablespoon of agar agar until fully dissolved. Remove from heat and pour into a shallow dish. Allow to cool at room temperature until set, about 30 minutes, then cut into cubes.
Make Dragonfruit Jelly
  1. In another saucepan, boil 1 cup of chopped pink dragonfruit with 1 cup of water for about 10 minutes. Mash the mixture with a fork to release flavors, and stir in 1 tablespoon of agar agar until dissolved. Pour into a shallow dish and let cool to room temperature. Once set, approximately 30 minutes later, chop into small cubes.
Cook Sago
  1. In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rapid boil. Add 1 cup of sago pearls and cook for 12-14 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for another 10 minutes. Drain in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, gently fold together the chilled coconut jelly cubes, dragonfruit jelly cubes, and the cooked sago pearls. Add 1 cup of chopped white dragonfruit and ½ cup of popping boba.
Add Milks
  1. Pour in ½ cup of condensed milk, ½ cup of evaporated milk, and 1 cup of regular milk into the bowl filled with the mixture. Stir everything together.
Serve
  1. Scoop portions of the vibrant Dragonfruit Sago into serving bowls or glasses. Chill if not serving immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure sago pearls are left to sit for 10 minutes after cooking; this enhances their chewiness. Adjust the sweetness of the milks according to your taste for a perfect balance.

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