Strawberry Sago (Creamy Tapioca Dessert)
Strawberry sago is a creamy, fruity, and refreshing dessert made with coconut milk, juicy strawberries, tapioca pearls, and a hint of vanilla. Naturally dairy-free and easy to prepare, this lightly sweetened dessert is perfect for warm summer days!
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup (120 g) tapioca pearls
- 23 ounces (650 g) fresh strawberries
- 7 ounces (200 ml) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated white sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cook the tapioca pearls. Bring about 7 cups (1.7 liters) of water to a boil in a large pot. Once boiling, add the tapioca pearls and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the pearls are translucent and tender.
- Drain them. Once the pearls are translucent, drain them and rinse them under cold water 2-3 times (to stop the cooking process). Drain again and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
- Blend the strawberries. Add the strawberries, coconut milk, sugar, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender. Blend on high speed for 15-20 seconds or until completely smooth. At this point, you can taste it and adjust the sweetness to your liking. Transfer to the mixing bowl.
- Combine everything. Using a spoon, mix the strawberry juice with the tapioca pearls. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours before enjoying!
- You can store this sago in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Just be aware that after 2 days, it will thicken. You can add a bit more coconut milk or water to thin it.
Notes
Adjust the amount of sugar. Depending on how sweet your strawberries are, you might need to add a bit more sugar than the recipe calls for. Taste the blended strawberries and adjust the sweetness to your liking.
Cook the tapioca pearls in a large amount of water. As tapioca pearls cook, they release a lot of starch that can make the cooking water very thick and gooey. To prevent that, cook them in a large amount of water (at least 6 cups).
Refrain from adding more tapioca. At first, your sago will look very liquid. This is normal. Do not add more tapioca pearls. The sago will thicken after 6-8 hours in the refrigerator.
