Description
Strawberry Matcha Sago is a refreshing dessert made with chewy sago pearls, creamy matcha‑infused milk, fresh strawberries, and sweet jellies. It’s light, textured, and beautifully balanced—perfect for warm days or as a delightful treat.
Ingredients
- ½ cup dried sago (or small tapioca pearls)
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder (ceremonial grade preferred)
- ½ cup hot water (≈176 °F / 80 °C)
- 1 cup milk (or milk of choice)
- ¾ cup evaporated milk
- ¼ cup condensed milk (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup strawberries (washed and diced)
- 1 cup coconut jelly
- ½ cup strawberry heart jelly (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil and add the sago. Reduce heat to medium‑high and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pearls are mostly transparent; then cover and let sit 10‑15 minutes until fully translucent. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Strain and rinse the sago under cold water, then keep them in a bowl of cold water so they don’t stick together. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Sift the matcha powder into a heat‑proof bowl and whisk with the hot water in a “W” or “M” motion until frothy and smooth; then add the milk and stir to combine. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Drain the sago and place in a large mixing bowl; add evaporated milk, condensed milk, the matcha‑milk mixture, diced strawberries, coconut jelly, and strawberry heart jelly. Stir gently until everything is combined. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Serve the dessert chilled in individual cups. If desired, chill for additional time to allow flavors to meld. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Notes
- For dairy‑free: use almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk in place of regular milk/evaporated milk. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Substitute sago with small tapioca pearls if sago is unavailable. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- For extra texture: add popping boba, lychee cubes, or mango for variation. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Adjust sweetness by tasting before serving and adding more condensed milk or sweetener if needed. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling & Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 19mg
