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Homemade Honeydew Sago Recipe

Honeydew Sago is a refreshing tropical dessert made with creamy coconut milk, chewy tapioca pearls, and juicy honeydew melon, perfect for an easy summer treat or light dessert.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small honeydew melon cubed
  • 400 g full-fat coconut milk
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 200 g small tapioca pearls sago

Method
 

  1. Cut honeydew melon in half, remove seeds, and cube the flesh.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  3. Add tapioca pearls and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent.
  4. Drain and rinse pearls under cold water to remove excess starch.
  5. In a bowl, mix coconut milk and sugar until dissolved.
  6. Fold cooked tapioca pearls into the coconut mixture.
  7. Spoon mixture into serving bowls.
  8. Top generously with honeydew cubes.
  9. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Rinse cooked sago thoroughly to maintain a chewy texture and use ripe honeydew for best flavor.