Description
A refreshing tropical dessert made with chewy tapioca pearls, creamy coconut milk, and ripe mango. Light yet indulgent, it’s naturally dairy-free and perfect for warm weather or elegant entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 ml) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 pandan leaf, tied into a knot (optional)
- 5 to 7 tablespoons (62–75 g) granulated sugar or palm sugar
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- 2 tablespoons (15 g) rice flour
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water
- ½ cup (85 g) small tapioca pearls (mini pearl sago)
- ½ cup (10 g) young coconut meat, julienned
- 2 to 3 sweet ripe mangoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine coconut milk and pandan leaf (if using). Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Add sugar and salt; stir until dissolved.
- In a small bowl, dissolve rice flour in water. Add to coconut milk while stirring. Cook until thickened slightly, then remove from heat. Discard pandan leaf. Cool to room temperature.
- In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add tapioca pearls and cook for 12–13 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mostly translucent with a small white center.
- Drain tapioca and rinse under cold water. Drain well and place in a bowl.
- Fold cooled coconut cream, tapioca pearls, and julienned coconut meat together. Taste and adjust sweetness or salt as needed.
- Spoon into serving glasses or bowls. Top with mango cubes. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
- Best served fresh; texture may change after sitting due to tapioca absorbing liquid.
- Use high-quality coconut milk for best flavor and creaminess.
- Substitute mango with other tropical fruits like pineapple or papaya if desired.
- For extra texture, garnish with toasted coconut flakes or sesame seeds.
- Serve warm or cold depending on the season and preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
