Mother’s Day is coming soon, and my mom loves sago—so I thought of making a delicious sago pudding for her. This dessert is sweet, fragrant, light and refreshing. You get soft chewy sago pearls topped with sweet mango cubes and sweet, fragrant coconut milk mixture.
The best way to enjoy it? Break the sago into small chunks, scoop up some mango cubes, and a bit of that fragrant coconut milk—all in one bite!
This dessert is simple to make yet it’s very yummy. If your mom loves sago desserts, this will be such a lovely way to celebrate her.
Recipe print here:
Top 5 Tips for the Perfect Mango Sago Pudding:
1. Keep the pot uncovered when cooking sago. Then let it sit for another 10 minutes.
This prevents the water from overflowing and helps the sago cook evenly. Then, cover the pot and let it sit for another 10 minutes—this allows the center of the pearls to finish cooking through without overcooking them.
2. Use fresh coconut if you can
Fresh coconut flesh adds natural richness and a lovely bite that really elevates the pudding.
3. Twist pandan leaves before adding them
A gentle twist helps release more of their natural aroma into the coconut milk.
4. Rinse and drain sago properly
Rinsing stops the cooking process. Be sure to stir the sago as you drain it—this helps remove excess water and gives the sago a nice, chewy texture.
5. Chill everything before serving
Cold sago, chilled coconut milk, and sweet mango make this dessert extra refreshing—perfect for a warm day or a light Mother’s Day treat.
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