Are you ready to indulge in a tropical delight? Try the best mango sago recipe that combines the lusciousness of ripe mangoes, tapioca pearls' chewiness, and coconut milk's creaminess. This refreshing dessert is perfect for beating the heat on a hot summer day or satisfying your sweet tooth year-round.
For more mango recipes you'll love, try these recipes. Mango Salad, Mango Boba, Spicy mango dipping sauce, mango sticky rice- a popular dessert on the blog.
This dessert is very popular in Asian countries and is considered a classic Asian dessert. It is loved for its refreshing mango flavor and the texture of the tiny tapioca pearls. If you have a sweet tooth and love mangoes, you should give Mango Sago a try!
As I'm celebrating my daughter's birthday month and her favorite recipes. This is one of the recipes she requested, as she loves Mangoes. Check out her Thai pink milk and Thai butterfly pea lemonade. Both are fun drinks for kids and parties!
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- Why You'll Love This Recipe
- What is Mango Sago?
- What are tapioca pearls?
- Ingredients for mango sago recipe
- How to Make Mango Sago Dessert
- Kitchen Notes to make the best mango sago recipe
- Helpful Kitchen Tools for making Mango Sago
- What to Serve With Mango Sago
- Variations and Substitutes
- Storage
- Related Thai Recipes You'll Love
- Frequently Asked Questions
- The Best Mango Sago Recipe
- Related
- Pairing
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Tropical Flavors: Combining fresh and juicy mangoes and coconut milk with mini tapioca pearls offers exotic tastes in every spoonful.
- It's an Easy dessert. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even beginners can master this popular Asian dessert.
- Customizable: Adjust the sweetness and texture to suit your preferences, making it a versatile dessert.
- Refreshing and Light: The chilled Mango Sago is the perfect antidote for scorching temperatures or a delightful ending to any meal. It's easily a favorite summer dessert.
What is Mango Sago?
Mango Sago is a delicious dessert that is loved by many. It is a mango dessert that is known to be a crowd-pleaser. The main ingredients of this dessert are cooked sago pearls and fresh mango chunks. The sago pearls are cooked until they become chewy and mixed with a coconut milk tapioca pudding. The result is a creamy and flavorful mango sago pudding.
What are tapioca pearls?
Tapioca pearls are small, bouncy balls often found in bubble tea or desserts. They are made from the cassava plant, which is a root vegetable. The cassava plant contains edible starch, and when it is extracted and formed into small pearls, they become the tapioca pearls we enjoy. These pearls are cooked and become soft and chewy, and sometimes they release excess starch, making them even more delightful to eat.
Learn more about Tapioca and how it's used in cooking here.
Ingredients for mango sago recipe
- Small tapioca pearls. These are available at your regular grocery stores in the baking section.
- Ripe mangoes (Use champagne, Mexican or Ataulfo mangoes)
- Creamy coconut milk. Half and half or fresh milk works fine as a substitute.
- Sweetened Condensed milk.
- Water. You'll need a few cups of water to boil the tapioca pearls.
- Optional. Coconut or vanilla extract is a great addition but completely optional.
How to Make Mango Sago Dessert
Step 1. Cook Tapioca Pearls: In a pot of boiling water, add the tapioca pearls. Cook according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the hot water and rinse the tapioca pearls under cold water. Leave them in a bowl of cold water until ready to serve.
Step 2. Prepare the Mango Mixture: Peel and dice the ripe mangoes into small, juicy chunks. Reserve some for garnishing.
Step 3. Blend Mango Puree: Blend the mango chunks with coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk into a smooth puree in a blender.
Step 4. Combine Ingredients: Divide the cooked tapioca pearls into individual serving glasses. Pour the mango sago puree over each glass equally. Adjust sweetness according to your taste with more condensed milk.
Step 5. Garnish and Serve: topped each glass with the reserved mango chunks and perhaps a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes. That's it! Serve and enjoy your mango sago!
Garnishing Options: Get creative with garnishes! Fresh mint leaves, toasted coconut flakes, nata de coco (coconut jelly), or even a drizzle of maple syrup can enhance the flavors and appearance.
Enjoy every spoonful of this easy and refreshing indulgence!
Kitchen Notes to make the best mango sago recipe
- To achieve the best texture, cook the tapioca pearls in rolling boil hot water in very high heat until they're completely translucent with no small white dot in the center.
- Room-temperature mangoes are easier to peel and dice. Plus, they'll blend into a smoother puree that looks like a mango smoothie.
- If you prefer a vegan version, swap condensed milk with homemade simple or maple syrup.
- Adjust the sweetness by gradually adding the condensed milk or simple syrup until it's just right for your taste buds.
Helpful Kitchen Tools for making Mango Sago
- Pot for boiling tapioca pearls
- Blender or food processor for mango puree
- Large mixing bowl
- Fine mesh sieve for straining puree (if desired)
What to Serve With Mango Sago
Mango Sago is a delightful standalone dessert, but you can also pair it with other treats like:
- Mango Pomelo Sago: A variation that adds the refreshing citrus flavor of pomelo.
- Mango Float: Layered with graham crackers and cream for a unique twist.
- Bubble Tea: A beverage with chewy tapioca pearls complements the dessert perfectly.
Variations and Substitutes
- Mango Pomelo Sago: Introduce the tangy sweetness of pomelo to the dessert.
- Coconut Sago: Swap mango with other tropical fruits like pineapple or lychee.
- Mango Tapioca Pudding: Cook the mango mixture into a thick pudding instead of a chilled dessert.
Storage
Store any leftover Mango Sago in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They are fine the next day, but longer than that, cooked pearls will harden, and you might get chewy sago pearls.
Related Thai Recipes You'll Love
Enjoy more of the reader's favorite desserts with these recipes below.
- Thai Mango Sticky Rice: Another beloved Thai dessert that combines sweet sticky rice with ripe mango slices and a drizzle of coconut sauce.
- Thai Coconut Ice Cream: Experience the creamy delight of homemade coconut ice cream, a favorite treat from Thailand.
- Thai kabocha coconut dessert.
- Thai Iced Tea: Quench your thirst with the unique blend of tea and spices, served cold and sweetened to perfection.
- Thai tea ice cream. A delicious combination of Thai tea flavors and ice cream in one bite. Glorious!
Frequently Asked Questions
While small pearls are traditional, larger ones can be used, but the texture will differ. Small pearls are easy to find at your local grocery store. I highly recommend using small ones.
Yes, you can prepare the components and assemble them before serving.
Fresh mangoes yield the best flavor, but canned puree can work if fresh ones are unavailable.
The texture may change upon freezing, so it's best enjoyed fresh.
Coconut cream will enrich the dessert; adjust the quantity according to your preference.
Traditional pearls are recommended for authentic texture.
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The Best Mango Sago Recipe
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Are you ready to indulge in a tropical delight? Try the best mango sago recipe that combines the lusciousness of ripe mangoes, tapioca pearls' chewiness, and coconut milk's creaminess. This refreshing dessert is perfect for beating the heat on a hot summer day or satisfying your sweet tooth year-round.
Ingredients
- 1 cup small tapioca pearls. These are available at your regular grocery stores in the baking section.
- 2 ripe mangoes, skin peeled, and seed discarded. (use champagne, Mexican, or Ataulfo mangoes)
- 1 can of coconut milk. (13.5 ounces) Half and half or fresh milk works fine as a substitute.
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk.
- 4-6 cups water. Use enough water to cook 1 cup of tapioca pearls
- Optional. Coconut or vanilla extract is a great addition but completely optional.
Instructions
- Cook Tapioca Pearls: In a pot of boiling water, add the tapioca pearls. Cook according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the hot water and rinse the tapioca pearls under cold water. Leave them in a bowl of cold water until ready to serve.
- Prepare the Mango Mixture: Peel and dice the ripe mangoes into small, juicy chunks. Reserve some for garnishing.
- Blend Mango Puree: Blend the mango chunks with coconut and sweetened condensed milk into a smooth puree in a blender.
- Combine Ingredients: Divide the cooked tapioca pearls into individual serving glasses. Pour the mango sago puree over each glass equally. Adjust sweetness according to your taste with more condensed milk.
- Garnish and Serve: topped each glass with the reserved mango chunks and perhaps a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes. That's it! Serve and enjoy your mango sago!
Notes
- To achieve the best texture, cook the tapioca pearls in rolling, and boil water in very high heat until they're completely translucent with no small white dot in the center.
- Room-temperature mangoes are easier to peel and dice. Plus, they'll blend into a smoother puree that looks like a mango smoothie.
- If you prefer a vegan version, swap condensed milk with homemade simple or maple syrup.
- Adjust the sweetness by gradually adding the condensed milk or simple syrup until it's just right for your taste buds.
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- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Desserts
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: International
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Corey says
Delicious! There are still mangoes around and this was very satisfying and refreshing!
Suwanee says
well done, Anne!
Anne says
Super easy and tasty! I used champagne mangoes and it was excellent! Thank you!