Description
Honeydew Sago is a refreshing Asian dessert featuring sweet, juicy honeydew melon combined with tender tapioca pearls soaked in a creamy coconut and evaporated milk base. This chilled treat blends the tropical flavors of melon and coconut with a hint of sweetness, making it perfect for warm days or as a light indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 small honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cubed
Sago Pearls
- ½ cup small tapioca pearls (sago)
- 4 cups water (for cooking sago)
Milk Mixture
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Serving
- Ice cubes or crushed ice, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Sago: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the small tapioca pearls (sago) and stir frequently to prevent them from sticking together. Boil the pearls for 10-15 minutes until they become mostly translucent with a small white dot remaining in the center.
- Let Sago Sit: Turn off the heat, cover the saucepan, and let the sago sit for an additional 10 minutes to become fully translucent and tender.
- Rinse and Cool Sago: Drain the cooked sago pearls in a colander and rinse under cold running water to remove excess starch. Set aside and allow to cool completely.
- Prepare the Milk Mixture: In a blender, combine half of the honeydew melon cubes with the coconut milk, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract if using. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Mix Dessert: Pour the blended milk mixture into a large bowl or pitcher. Stir in the cooled sago pearls to combine everything evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and to serve cold.
- Serve: Divide the honeydew sago dessert into individual bowls or glasses. Top each serving with the remaining fresh honeydew cubes and ice cubes or crushed ice for a refreshing presentation.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sweetened condensed milk to taste.
- For a dairy-free option, increase the amount of coconut milk or substitute evaporated milk with almond or oat milk.
- This dessert is best served chilled and can be prepared several hours ahead for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
