Jul 17 2026

Coconut Sago Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

With pandan coconut cream.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Sago

    Rinse the sago pearls under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed sago pearls and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes, or until the pearls become translucent.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Pandan Coconut Cream

    In a separate pot, combine the coconut milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Tie the pandan leaves into a knot and add them to the coconut milk mixture. Heat over low-medium heat until the mixture is warm and the sugar dissolves. Do not boil.

  3. 3

    Combine Sago and Coconut Cream

    Once the sago pearls are cooked, drain them and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Remove the pandan leaves from the coconut milk mixture. Add the sago pearls to the coconut milk mixture and stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Serve the coconut sago warm or chilled. You can garnish with additional coconut cream or fresh fruit if desired.

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