Strawberry Sago
This strawberry sago is a cold, creamy, and fruity dessert that's perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped strawberries fresh
- 1 tin mixed fruit cocktail drained
- 1 packet strawberry jelly prepared and cut into cubes
- 1 cup sago pearls sabudana
- 700 ml strawberry shake made with more milk and fewer strawberries for a light pink base
- 1 tbsp condensed milk adjust to taste
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup sago pearls thoroughly until water runs clear.
- In a large pot, boil 6-7 cups of water.
- Add the rinsed sago and cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook until the pearls become translucent with just a tiny white dot in the center.
- Drain and immediately rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Let it cool completely.
- Prepare 1 packet of strawberry jelly according to packet instructions.
- Chill in the fridge until fully set, then cut into cubes.Blend a handful of strawberries with chilled milk (use more milk, less fruit) to create a light pink strawberry shake.
- Strain if needed and chill until ready to use.
- In a large mixing bowl, add:
- Cooked and cooled sago pearls
- Chopped fresh strawberries
- Mixed fruit cocktail (drained)
- Strawberry jelly cubes
- Pour in the strawberry shake and mix gently.
- Add 1 tbsp condensed milk to enhance the creaminess and sweetness.
- Toss in a handful of ice cubes and give everything a gentle mix—this cools it down instantly and makes it extra refreshing.
- Chill for 1–2 hours before serving.