Vegan Coconut Mango Sago. This Asian dessert is so delicious, light and refreshing! It's a classic in Chinese cuisine and every Asian country has it's own version of it.
This coconut mango sago pudding is actually one of my most favourite desserts on the planet! And that's a bold statement.
The combination of the sweet mango flavours with the creamy coconut taste along with the soft bubbly tapioca makes it a wonderful dessert. Also, I appreciate how it's not heavy or too sweet and it's just right for me!
I really hope you enjoy my coconut mango sago recipe and don't forget to check out my other recipes below!
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Coconut and Mango Sago is usually served at many Asian dessert cafes. There are many versions of it, including a more soupier based version, like this version here, but it all tastes very similar and you will not be disappointed.
The versions served at the restaurant are typically not vegan or dairy-free. Asian dessert cafes use evaporated milk made with dairy but I was able to find coconut-based evaporated milk by Nature's Charm at my Korean Grocery Mart called H-Mart. I've linked it here so you can purchase it online or look for this particular one:
I'm not sponsored by them but they do make some incredible products such as their Sweet Condensed Coconut Milk as well.
This coconut mango sago dessert also contains sago or tapioca pearls.
What is Tapioca?
Tapioca is a starch extracted from cassava root. It consists of almost pure carbs and contains very little protein, fiber, or nutrients. Tapioca has become popular recently as a gluten-free alternative to wheat and other grains [Source: Healthline].
It's commonly used in Asian desserts and it possesses a wonderful soft chewy texture. They are also sooo cute!
Where I can buy Tapioca Pearls?
You can usually source it at most Asian grocers in the dessert aisle. The one you want to look for are the tiny ones not the big brown ones. You can also purchase it online and I've linked it here as well:
This coconut mango sago recipe was also inspired by Omnivore's Cookbook. I adapted it to make it vegan or dairy-free. You should check out her recipe blog as she has amazing recipes in Asian cuisine!
For this recipe
You will need the following ingredients:
- ¼ cup small tapioca pearls
- 2 large mangoes peeled and diced
- ¾ cup Coconut evaporated milk
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- Mint for garnish
How to make Coconut Mango Sago
- In a small pot, filled with water add tapioca pearls. Boil for 15-20 minutes or according to packet instructions. Strain and submerge strainer of pearls in water so the pearls do not dry out.
- In a blender, add half of the diced mango, leaving the other half for later. Pour in coconut evaporated milk. Blend until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk up your coconut milk until well combined.
- When ready to assemble, add a layer of tapioca, followed by mango pudding and a layer of coconut milk. Add diced mango on top and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Give it a try!
Well I hope you give my Vegan Coconut Mango Sago recipe a try! It always excites me when you guys make my recipes and I hope this is one you try.
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Vegan Coconut Mango Sago (30-min. Recipe)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup tapioca pearl
- 2 large mangoes peeled and diced
- ¾ cup evaporated coconut milk
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Mint for garnish
Instructions
- In a small pot, filled with water add tapioca pearls. Boil for 15-20 minutes or according to packet instructions. Strain and submerge strainer of pearls in water so the pearls do not dry out.
- In a blender, add half of the diced mango, leaving the other half for later. Pour in coconut evaporated milk. Blend until smooth.
- In a bowl, pour full fat coconut milk into a bowl and if needed, using a whisk, mix the fat with the clear liquids so it’s well combined. Note: Canned coconut milk tends to separate.
- When ready to assemble, add a layer of tapioca, followed by mango pudding and a layer of coconut milk. Add diced mango on top and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Rebecca Dillon
What a great dessert idea for spring entertaining!
Molly
Not only is this beautiful but it was so tasty! I love the flavours of the coconut and mango with sago! Will be trying this again!
Sherri
This is the perfect dessert for springtime! So refreshing and such a pretty color too! 🙂
Heidi | The Frugal Girls
So I already have a soft spot for tapioca pudding, but you really take tapioca to the next level with this amazing single serve Coconut Mango Sago! 💕
Wendi
Can I make this ahead by a couple of hours? I have guests coming and I don't want to be assembling this when they are here, so I was hoping to do it right before they came. Will it 'collapse' and run together if I do that? I want this beautiful presentation to stay intact.
christieathome
I would recommend making each component separately on the day of but in advance. Then chilling each component in the fridge. When before your guests arrive, you can layer each component just before. Hope this helps.