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Taro Coconut Sago

Indulge in Taro Coconut Sago: Sweet, Creamy Bliss Awaits

Taro Coconut Sago is a sweet and creamy dessert that combines coconut milk, taro, and tapioca pearls, perfect for late-night cravings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dessert
  • 1 cup Tapioca Pearls Use sago pearls as an alternative if desired.
  • 1 cup Taro Remember to wear gloves when handling raw taro.
  • 1 can Full-fat Coconut Milk Opt for richer flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Rock Sugar Adjust for sweetness.
  • 5 cups Water Ensure enough to cover ingredients.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • separate pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring 5 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup of tapioca pearls and stir gently. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, then cover and rest for 10-15 minutes. Rinse under cold water.
  2. Peel and cut taro into cubes. In a separate pot, cover taro with water and add rock sugar. Boil, then simmer for 20 minutes until tender.
  3. Stir in 1 can of coconut milk into the cooked taro. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, adjusting sweetness if needed.
  4. Drain cooked tapioca pearls and add to the taro-coconut mixture. Cook for an additional minute. Serve warm or chill overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Taste and adjust sweetness as preferred. For better flavor, chill overnight before serving.

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