Description
Honeydew Sago is a refreshing Southeast Asian dessert featuring chewy sago pearls and juicy honeydew melon cubes immersed in a creamy, sweet coconut milk base. This chilled treat is perfect for hot days, offering a delightful balance of textures and flavors with natural sweetness and tropical creaminess.
Ingredients
Scale
Sago Preparation
- 1 cup small sago pearls
- 4 cups water for boiling sago
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups ripe honeydew melon, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk or additional coconut milk
- 3 to 4 tablespoons sugar, adjusted to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold water or ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Rinse and Boil Sago: Rinse the sago pearls under cold water until the water runs mostly clear to remove excess starch. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan, add the sago pearls, and cook over medium heat while stirring frequently until the pearls turn mostly translucent, indicating they are almost cooked.
- Finish Cooking Sago: Turn off the heat, cover the saucepan, and let the sago sit for 10 minutes to finish cooking through residual heat. Then drain the sago and rinse under cold water to remove extra starch and prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Prepare Coconut Milk Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the full-fat coconut milk, evaporated milk (or additional coconut milk), sugar, and salt until the sugar is completely dissolved, creating a smooth and sweet creamy base.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked and drained sago pearls along with the honeydew melon cubes to the coconut milk mixture. Gently stir to combine without breaking the melon pieces.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to develop flavors and chill the dessert thoroughly. Serve cold with a splash of cold water or a few ice cubes for added refreshment.
Notes
- For intensified honeydew flavor, blend a small portion of the melon with the coconut milk mixture before combining with the sago.
- Adjust the sweetness based on the ripeness and natural sweetness of the honeydew melon.
- This dessert is best enjoyed well chilled for optimal refreshment.
