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Mango Sago

Published: May 27, 2017 · Modified: Jun 28, 2020 by Lalaine Manalo · This post may contain affiliate links

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Mango Sago made with mangoes, tapioca pearls, and milk. Sweet, tangy and creamy, it's a summer dessert you'd want all year long!

Mango Sago made with mangoes, tapioca pearls, and milk. Sweet, tangy and creamy, it's a summer dessert you'd want all year long!

Guys, we're less than a month away from summer and you know what that means? Mangoes. Boatloads of sweet, juicy mangoes coming our way!

Mango Sago made with mangoes, tapioca pearls, and milk. Sweet, tangy and creamy, it's a summer dessert you'd want all year long!

Actually, I am already finding mangoes in abundance at our neighborhood supermarkets and I've been stocking up as much as I can humanly consume. Which, my friends, is a LOT. Not only do I like to finish off a meal with a fresh cheek or two of the fruit, I also love to use it in cooking from sweet desserts to savory dishes.

Who can resist homemade mango ice cream, right? How about Thai mango salad? Yes, please! Mango bread with a cup of tea? A sweet slice of heaven!

To add to my growing mango obsession is this mango sago. A delightful medley of sweet, tangy and creamy, it's a refreshing summer treat you'd want all year long!

Mango Sago made with mangoes, tapioca pearls, and milk. Sweet, tangy and creamy, it's a summer dessert you'd want all year long!

Mango sago is an adaptation of a traditional Asian dessert invented by a Hongkong restaurant in the early 1980's which has grown in popularity across the globe and can now be found on the menu list of most Chinese restaurants. Along with the mango pudding and tapioca pearls, the original Hongkong version includes pomelo sections which you can definitely add in if you prefer another layer of flavor and texture.

This is for sure one of the easiest and simplest desserts you can make. It only needs five ingredients and is convenient for serving a crowd as it can be prepped ahead of time. In fact, it tastes so much better when chilled for a few hours and the flavors had a chance to meld.

Mango Sago made with mangoes, tapioca pearls, and milk. Sweet, tangy and creamy, it's a summer dessert you'd want all year long!

I personally like to use slightly underripe mangoes (already yellow but still very firm) as I find the extra hint of tartness makes the mango sago more refreshing but feel free to use very ripe mangoes or add more sugar if you want something a little sweeter.

Although you can use just about any type of mango, I suggest picking ones that have a smooth flesh and have no fibers like our Manila Mangoes or Ataulfo.

Mango Sago made with mangoes, tapioca pearls, and milk. Sweet, tangy and creamy, it's a summer dessert you'd want all year long!
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Mango Sago

Mango Sago made with mangoes, tapioca pearls, and milk. Sweet, tangy and creamy, it's a summer dessert you'd want all year long!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 166kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ cup small tapioca pearls
  • 5 mangoes
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • ¼ cup sugar

Instructions

  • 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 heat and cover. Let tapioca pearls stand in hot water until translucent and cooked through. 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.
  • 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.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine cubed mango flesh from the 4 mangoes, evaporated milk and sugar. Process until smooth and thick.
  • Combine mango puree and sago.  Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Divide mango sago into serving bowls and garnish with diced mangoes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 1550IU | Vitamin C: 50.3mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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Mango Sago made with mangoes, tapioca pearls, and milk. Sweet, tangy and creamy, it's a summer dessert you'd want all year long!
Mango Sago made with mangoes, tapioca pearls, and milk. Sweet, tangy and creamy, it's a summer dessert you'd want all year long!

 

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  1. cheri says

    July 22, 2019 at 8:27 pm

    how long it will last the cooked mango tapioca? thanks

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      July 23, 2019 at 3:34 am

      About 2 to 3 days in the fridge 🙂

      Reply
  2. MJ says

    July 14, 2019 at 4:09 am

    How long will it last. I mean expires?

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      July 23, 2019 at 4:42 am

      About 2 to 3 days in the fridge. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Ray Beynon says

    July 06, 2018 at 1:49 pm

    Can I use ordinary cow's milk?

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      July 06, 2018 at 8:47 pm

      Hi Ray,

      Yes, you can but the taste might not be as creamy and rich.

      Reply
  4. Vince says

    March 27, 2018 at 8:01 pm

    Can I use coconut milk?

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      April 03, 2018 at 2:31 pm

      Yes, you can 🙂

      Reply

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