Description
A delightful and creamy Homemade Chinese Coconut Pudding with Sago pearls, infused with dragon fruit juice for a subtle fruity twist. This refreshing dessert combines the chewy texture of sago with smooth coconut cream, garnished with fresh mango cubes and mint leaves, perfect for a light and tropical treat.
Ingredients
Sago Pearls
- 80 g Sago pearls
- Cold water to rinse sago pearls
Gelatin
- 10 g gelatin
- Cold water to soak gelatin
Pudding Mixture
- 200 g coconut cream
- 30 g white sugar
- 1 tbsp dragon fruit juice
Garnish (Optional)
- Mango cubes
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Cook The Sago: Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the sago pearls once boiling and cook on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent sticking. After cooking, turn off heat and let sago sit in hot water for another 15 minutes until translucent. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
- Soak The Gelatin: Soak the gelatin in cold water for 10 minutes until it becomes jelly-like.
- Prepare The Pudding Mixture: In a pot, combine coconut cream and white sugar. Heat on low heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely. Turn off the heat, then add the soaked gelatin and stir until fully dissolved. Mix in the dragon fruit juice until the mixture turns pink.
- Make The Pudding Shape: Prepare a mold and pour the pudding mixture, filling it about 70% to allow space for the sago. Add a spoonful of the cooked sago pearls and stir to distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
- Set and Chill: Refrigerate the pudding for about 4 hours or until firm.
- Serve: Remove the pudding from the mold. Garnish with fresh mango cubes and mint leaves. Serve cold and enjoy. The dessert can be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Notes
- Stir sago continuously while cooking to prevent clumping.
- Filling the mold 70% allows space for sago distribution and proper setting.
- The pudding must chill at least 4 hours to firm properly.
- Use fresh fruit and mint for best garnish results.
- Store leftover pudding in the fridge and consume within five days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
