Coconut Sago (v) (gf) Recipe
With pandan coconut cream.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Sago
In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the sago pearls and cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until they become translucent. Remove from heat and let them sit in the hot water for another 10 minutes.
- 2
Rinse the Sago
After the sago has cooled, drain it and rinse under cold water to remove excess starch. Set aside.
- 3
Make the Coconut Cream
In a saucepan, combine the coconut milk, sugar, salt, and pandan leaves. Heat gently over low heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is fragrant. Do not boil.
- 4
Combine Sago and Coconut Cream
Remove the pandan leaves from the coconut cream. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sago pearls with the coconut cream mixture. Stir well to combine.
- 5
Serve
Transfer the coconut sago to serving bowls. You can serve it warm or chilled as per your preference.
