Mango Sago

Ingredients

• water
• 1/4 cup small tapioca pearls
• 5 mangoes
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/4 cup sugar

Steps

1. 1

   In a large pot over medium heat, bring water to a boil. Add tapioca pearls and cook, stirring regularly, for about 7 to 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and cover. Let tapioca pearls stand in hot water until translucent and cooked through.

2. 2

   In a colander, rinse cooked sago under cold running water to remove excess starch. Drain well and let cool completely. This would be about 1 cup cooked sago.

3. 3

   Peel mangoes and cut flesh from pits. Cube the flesh of four mangoes. Dice the flesh of the remaining 1 mango and set aside to use as garnish.

4. 4

   In a blender or food processor, combine cubed mango flesh from the 4 mangoes, coconut milk, and sugar. Process until smooth and thick.

5. 5

   Combine mango puree and sago. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

6. 6

   Divide mango sago into serving bowls and garnish with diced mangoes. Serve immediately.