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Taro Coconut Sago

Creamy Taro Coconut Sago: A Vegan Dessert Delight

Enjoy this Taro Coconut Sago, a vegan dessert that combines the earthiness of taro and the richness of coconut milk.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sago
  • 1 cup Tapioca Pearls Substitute with sago pearls if available.
For the Base
  • 2 cups Taro Wear gloves when peeling.
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Use full-fat for creaminess.
For Sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Rock Sugar Can substitute with less granulated sugar.
For Cooking
  • 5 cups Water Adjust quantity based on pot size.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Taro Coconut Sago
  1. Boil 5 cups of water in a large pot. Once boiling, reduce heat and add tapioca pearls. Cook for 15 minutes.
  2. Strain and rinse the pearls under cold running water. Let them sit in cold water.
  3. Peel and cube the taro. Combine with 5 cups of water and rock sugar in a pot. Boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Add full-fat coconut milk to the pot with taro. Stir and heat through for 5 minutes.
  5. Drain tapioca pearls and incorporate them into the taro mixture. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with toppings like fresh mango for added flavor.

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