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Strawberry Matcha Sago

Refreshing Strawberry Matcha Sago for a Sweet Summer Treat

Indulge in Strawberry Matcha Sago, a gluten-free and customizable dessert perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Sago
  • 1 cup sago Find at Asian grocery stores.
For the Matcha Milk
  • 2 tablespoons matcha powder Essential for flavor.
  • 0.5 cup hot water To dissolve matcha.
  • 1 cup milk (or milk of choice) Dairy-free options available.
  • 0.5 cup evaporated milk Adjust for creaminess.
  • 3 tablespoons condensed milk Sweetens the dessert.
For the Fruit
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries Wash and dice them.
  • 0.5 cup coconut jelly Adds fun texture.
  • 0.5 cup strawberry heart jelly (optional) For visual appeal.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • fine mesh sieve
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Boil 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, add 1 cup of sago pearls and cook for about 15 minutes until translucent. Remove from heat and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Strain cooked sago in a fine mesh sieve and rinse with cold water. Submerge in cold water to keep from drying out.
  3. Sift 2 tablespoons of matcha powder into a mixing bowl and whisk in ½ cup of hot water until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of milk until well combined.
  4. In a large bowl, combine drained sago with ½ cup of evaporated milk and 3 tablespoons of condensed milk. Pour in matcha milk, add diced strawberries and coconut jelly, then mix gently.
  5. Serve in individual cups, capturing a mix of strawberries and sago. Optional: add strawberry heart jelly for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best texture, serve immediately after making. Adjust sweetness with condensed milk to taste. Explore variations with seasonal fruits.

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