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Ube Sago

Delicious Ube Sago: A Creamy Filipino Dessert to Savor

Ube Sago is a delightful Filipino dessert that features chewy tapioca pearls in a creamy ube and coconut base, perfect for a taste of the tropics.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Small Tapioca Pearls Cook until translucent for best result.
  • 1/2 cup Ube Halaya Increase for a sweeter dessert.
  • 1 cup Milk Swap for any plant-based milk.
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk Infuses a tropical richness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ube Extract Optional for intense color.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Recommended for added depth.
For Serving
  • 1 cup Chopped Fruit (e.g., strawberries, mango, peaches) Adds a fresh touch.

Equipment

  • Pot
  • fine mesh sieve
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ube Sago
  1. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Add the small tapioca pearls and stir occasionally to prevent them from sticking. Lower the heat to medium and let them cook for about 25 minutes until they turn completely translucent.
  2. After cooking, drain the tapioca pearls in a fine mesh sieve, then rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Next, soak them in a bowl of cold water for a few minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ube halaya and coconut milk. Whisk them together until they form a smooth, creamy mixture.
  4. Gradually stir in the milk, ube extract, and vanilla extract into the ube mixture. Whisk everything together until well blended.
  5. Drain the soaked tapioca pearls from the cold water and gently fold them into the ube mixture.
  6. Garnish your Ube Sago with chopped fresh fruit, such as strawberries or mango, for added freshness and color.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal flavor and texture, always serve Ube Sago chilled or fresh. If garnishing with fruit, add it just before serving to maintain freshness.

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