Description
Strawberry Matcha Sago is a delightful Asian-inspired dessert featuring chewy sago pearls soaked in a fragrant matcha-infused milk mixture, combined with fresh strawberries, coconut jelly, and strawberry jelly for a refreshing and vibrant treat. This no-bake, stovetop-prepared dessert is perfect for warm days and serves six.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sago (dried)
- 1 cup milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons (12 g) matcha powder
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) hot water (176°F / 80°C)
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup condensed milk (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup strawberries (washed and diced)
- 1 cup coconut jelly
- 1/2 cup strawberry heart jelly (optional)
- Ice cubes (as needed)
Instructions
- Cook the sago. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the dried sago pearls, reduce the heat to medium-high, and cook for about 15 minutes until the pearls are mostly transparent, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Remove from heat, cover the pot, and let the sago sit for another 10 to 15 minutes until fully translucent.
- Cool the sago. Strain the cooked sago using a sieve and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Keep the sago submerged in a water bowl to prevent them from drying out, then set aside.
- Prepare the matcha milk. Sift the matcha powder into a small heat-proof bowl to avoid lumps. Whisk the matcha with hot water (at 176°F or 80°C) vigorously in a “W” motion until frothy and well combined. Add the milk of your choice and stir until fully mixed.
- Combine all ingredients. Drain the cooled sago thoroughly. In a large mixing bowl, add the sago pearls, evaporated milk, condensed milk, matcha milk, diced strawberries, coconut jelly, strawberry heart jelly (if using), and ice cubes. Gently mix all components until evenly combined.
- Assemble and serve. Immediately divide the mixture into individual serving cups and enjoy the refreshingly sweet and creamy dessert.
Notes
- You can substitute regular milk with almond, soy, or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- Adjust the amount of condensed milk based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Make sure to rinse the sago thoroughly to remove excess starch and prevent clumping.
- For a chilled dessert, serve immediately with ice or refrigerate briefly before serving.
- Strawberry heart jelly is optional; you can omit or substitute with other fruit jellies as desired.
