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Taro Sago

Taro Sago

Creamy and comforting, this taro sago dessert is a cozy blend of tender taro cubes, chewy tapioca pearls, and velvety coconut milk. Perfect served warm or chilled.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups taro, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup small tapioca pearls
  • 1 1/2 cups full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 small pinch of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soak tapioca pearls in cold water for 10 minutes, then rinse and set aside. Peel and dice taro into 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a pot, bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Add soaked tapioca pearls and cook for 10–15 minutes until mostly translucent. Strain and rinse under cold water.
  3. In the same pot, combine coconut milk, sugar, salt, and taro cubes. Simmer over medium heat for 10–15 minutes until taro is tender.
  4. Stir in the cooked tapioca pearls and let everything simmer together for 5 more minutes to combine flavors.
  5. Optionally add vanilla extract, stir, and turn off heat.
  6. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Use fresh taro for the best flavor and texture.
  • Adjust sweetness based on the natural sweetness of your coconut milk and taro.
  • For a chilled version, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Boiling and Simmering
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 40mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Taro Sago, Asian Dessert, Coconut Milk Dessert, Tapioca Pearls, Vegan Sweet