Mango Sago Recipe

Mango Sago is a yummy, delicious pudding made using mangoes and tapioca pearls as main ingredients. Mango Sago can be made with just few ingredients so easy to make in 20 minutes. Learn to make Mango Sago with step by step pictures and video.

Mango Sago is nothing but cooked tapioca pearls(sago) mixed with mango puree along with milk and condensed milk. Do try this easy and quick mango sago dessert with the available ingredients in your pantry.

What is Mango Sago?

Mango Sago is a Cantonese dessert that originated at a renowned restaurant at Hong Kong, Lei Garden Back in the mid-1980’s the head chef came up with creamy mango tapioca pudding made with coconut milk. Later there came so many variations to it according to one’s preference and liking.

Mango Sago is a popular dessert made using mango, tapioca pearls also known as sago, milk, condensed milk and sugar. Originally it was made with coconut milk but I’ve used milk and condensed milk. With such easy and humble ingredients if you can make an exotic dessert, then its a great win.

Since the invention this mango sago has spread its popularity across Asia. It is also found in many boba shops and Asian dessert parlors across the world. Trust me , this pudding is mild yet rich in taste that you cannot stop with one spoon.

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Sago or Tapioca pearls in English, Sabudana in Hindi, Javvarisi in Tamil is very popular in making yummy desserts. This Mango Sago is no exception as even those who are not fond of mangoes will love this. It is also called as Mango tapioca pearls pudding.

Mangoes are in season and I am sure you mush be relishing them, so do try this and treat yourself and your family. This creamy mango sago combines the taste from milk, condensed milk, chewy tapioca peals and juicy mangoes.

This Mango Sago dessert is irresistibly delicious that I finished the shoot fast and sat down with a bowl of it. It is so delicious smooth creamy dessert so try and you will thank me later.

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• Mango Pudding
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Mango Sago Ingredients

• Mango – Choose juicy sweet mangoes so that we can reduce sugar. I used alphonso mangoes.
• Sago – You can choose to use nylon variety of sago or the white ones as I’ve used. Make sure to cook it perfectly.
• Condensed milk – Condensed milk adds richness to the dessert.
• Sweetener – I have used granulated white sugar. You can try with brown sugar too.
• Milk – Use full cream milk for best results. Always use boiled, cooled milk.

How to make Mango Sago Step by Step

1.Take 1/2 cup sago in a bowl. Rinse it well first then add water till immersing level. Do not add more water say 1/4 cup or little more would be enough.

2.Soak it for 1 hour.

3.After one hour it should fluffy like this. Set it aside.

4.To a pot add 3 cups water and let it boil.

5.Add sago and let it cook in medium flame.

6.Cook until its transparent. It takes 10-12 minutes depends on the sago variety.

7.Transfer it to a strainer. Rinse with water first to avoid overcooking. Strain and set aside.

8.Take 2 medium sized mangoes chopped roughly along with 3 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 cup milk.

9.Blend to a fine puree. This puree will be around 1 and 1/2 cups.

10.Add 1/4 cup condensed milk to it.

11.Add cooked sago and 1/2 cup milk.

12.Mix it until well blended. Add more milk if needed to adjust the consistency.

13.Chill it and spoon it in dessert bowls, garnish with chopped mangoes.

Serve chilled!

Expert Tips

• Mangoes – I used alphonso mangoes. You can use neelam mangoes too. Any fiber less mango suits best.
• Sago variety – You can choose white sago variety or nylon sago. White sago variety needs soaking but nylon sago needs no soaking you can rinse and add it as such.
• Soaking sago – Take care while adding water to soak sago, this is a very important step. If you add more water then it will become mushy.
• Milk – Use boiled, cooled milk. Use full cream milk. Adjust consistency of the pudding by adding more milk. After adding sago it thickens so adjust the consistency accordingly. You can even add 1/4 cup coconut milk for extra flavor.
• Chilling – Chill the pudding then while serving top it up with chopped mangoes and serve.

Variations

• You can cook sago first then mix it with milk and condensed milk and set aside. Now to the serving cup add sago mixture then on top of it add mango puree to have a layered mango sago dessert.
• Cook sago, mix it with milk and add it to the serving glass top it with chopped mangoes and serve chilled. Instead of milk you can use fresh coconut milk too.

Serving & Storage

Mango Sago can be served chilled with a garnish of chopped mangoes. This dessert keeps well in room temperature for 1 day and 2 days in fridge. This pudding can be made well ahead and stored in fridge for parties and get together.

FAQS

1.What can I replace milk with?

You can replace milk with coconut milk for vegan option. Use thick fresh coconut milk for best taste.

2.How long does mango sago last?

Mango Sago keeps well in room temperature for 1 day and in fridge for 2 days.

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Mango Sago Recipe

Mango Sago is a yummy, delicious pudding made using mangoes and tapioca pearls as main ingredients. Mango Sago can be made with just few ingredients so easy to make in 20 minutes. Learn to make Mango Sago with step by step pictures and video.

Prep Time1 hour hr

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Servings2 people

AuthorSharmilee J

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Ingredients

• 2 medium sized mangoes
• 2 tbsp mango chopped
• 1/2 cup sago
• 3 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 cup condensed milk
• 1 cup milk boiled & cooled

Instructions

• Take 1/2 cup sago in a bowl. Rinse it well first then add water till immersing level. Do not add more water say 1/4 cup or little more would be enough.
• Soak it for 1 hour.
• After one hour it should fluffy like this. Set it aside.
• To a pot add 3 cups water and let it boil.
• Add sago and let it cook in medium flame.
• Cook until its transparent. It takes 10-12 minutes depends on the sago variety.
• Transfer it to a strainer. Rinse with water first to avoid overcooking. Strain and set aside.
• Take 2 medium sized mangoes chopped roughly along with 3 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 cup milk.
• Blend to a fine puree. This puree will be around 1 and 1/2 cups.
• Add 1/4 cup condensed milk to it.
• Add cooked sago and 1/2 cup milk.
• Mix it until well blended. Add more milk if needed to adjust the consistency.
• Chill it and spoon it in dessert bowls, garnish with chopped mangoes.
• Serve chilled!

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Notes

• Mangoes – I used alphonso mangoes. You can use neelam mangoes too. Any fiber less mango suits best.
• Sago variety – You can choose white sago variety or nylon sago. White sago variety needs soaking but nylon sago needs no soaking you can rinse and add it as such.
• Soaking sago – Take care while adding water to soak sago, this is a very important step. If you add more water then it will become mushy.
• Milk – Use boiled, cooled milk. Use full cream milk. Adjust consistency of the pudding by adding more milk. After adding sago it thickens so adjust the consistency accordingly. You can even add 1/4 cup coconut milk for extra flavor.
• Chilling – Chill the pudding then while serving top it up with chopped mangoes and serve.

Variations

• You can cook sago first then mix it with milk and condensed milk and set aside. Now to the serving cup add sago mixture then on top of it add mango puree to have a layered mango sago dessert.
• Cook sago, mix it with milk and add it to the serving glass top it with chopped mangoes and serve chilled. Instead of milk you can use fresh coconut milk too.

Nutrition Facts

Mango Sago Recipe

Amount Per Serving (150 g)

Calories 447 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 20mg7%

Sodium 107mg5%

Potassium 613mg18%

Carbohydrates 95g32%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 73g81%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 2661IU53%

Vitamin C 85mg103%

Calcium 207mg21%

Iron 0.5mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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