泰式椰汁西米露Thai Coconut Sago Pudding

Prep 5 min·Cook 25 min

1. 1You're here
   Step 1.

   Bring the water to a rolling boil, pour in the sago and stir well so it doesn't stick.

   1.5 l Water, for boiling100 g Small sago pearls

   Boil / blanch
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   Step 2.

   Boil for 10–12 minutes, stirring now and then, until the pearls are almost clear with a tiny white dot in the middle. Turn off the heat, cover and leave for 10 minutes until fully clear.

   100 g Small sago pearls

   11 minBoil / blanch
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   Step 3.

   Drain the sago in a sieve and rinse under cold water to wash off the starch.

   100 g Small sago pearls

   Wok-chan's tip鑊仔貼士

   Rinsing keeps the pearls separate and the coconut milk clean rather than gluey.
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   Step 4.

   Warm the coconut milk with the sugar, salt and pandan over low heat until the sugar melts. Don't let it boil.

   400 ml Full-fat coconut milk70 g Palm sugar or caster sugar¼ tsp Salt2 Pandan leaves, knotted

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   Step 5.

   Stir in the sago and warm for 2 minutes. Serve warm, or chill for 2 hours and serve with the fruit.

   100 g Small sago pearls400 ml Full-fat coconut milk150 g Diced ripe mango or melon, to serve (chilled version)