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Thai Coconut Sago Pudding

Thai Coconut Sago Pudding – Your Refreshing No-Bake Indulgence

Enjoy this Thai Coconut Sago Pudding, a refreshing no-bake dessert that combines creamy coconut with chewy sago pearls.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 1 cup Sago Pearls Can substitute with tapioca pearls
  • 2 cups Water For cooking sago pearls
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk Full-fat recommended
  • 1 cup Coconut Water From the young coconut
  • ¼ cup Sugar Adjust according to preference
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances overall flavor
Optional Toppings
  • ½ cup Young Coconut Flesh Chopped for topping
  • 1 Pandan Leaves Tied in a knot for infusion

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Saucepan
  • fine mesh strainer
  • mixing bowl
  • Serving cups

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Open the young coconut to collect the coconut water and flesh. Pour the water into a bowl and set aside. Chop the flesh into small pieces.
  2. In a pot, boil 2 cups of water. Add 1 cup of sago pearls and cook for 10-15 minutes until translucent. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Combine 1 cup of coconut milk, 1 cup of coconut water, ¼ cup of sugar, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Warm over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  4. Rinse the rested sago pearls under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine the warm coconut milk mixture with the cooled sago pearls. Stir until well combined.
  6. Add the chopped young coconut flesh on top and let it cool.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Check sago pearls for transparency before removing from heat. Adjust sweetness to taste and get creative with toppings.

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