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    Home » Nomss Cuisine Review » Asian » Chinese Restaurants Review

    Easy Mango Sago Dessert With Coconut Milk 香港芒果西米露

    Aug 15, 2023 · 29 Comments

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    This easy to make Classic Mango Sago Dessert 香港芒果西米露 is a refreshing summertime recipe epitomizing Hong Kong Cantonese dessert. Fragrant coconut cream, mini tapioca pearls, juicy mangoes and condensed milk come together with little effort in just 30 minutes. Vegan and Plant Based dietary inclusive Chinese recipe.

    VEGAN Classic Mango Sago Dessert 香港芒果西米露

    Mango lovers rejoice over this delicious dessert with chewy sago pearls and sweet mangoes. Like the beloved Honeymoon Dessert's mango pomelo sago, this coconut milk tapioca pudding loaded with mango chunks screams satisfaction on a hot summer day.

    > In This Post: Everything You'll Need For Making Mango Sago Recipe

    As the name suggests, expect fresh mangoes and sago as the key ingredients. Make this mango tapioca summer dessert to instantly cool down during the dog days of peak season heat. This well-balanced Asian sweet dessert can be enjoyed hot or cold.

    Check out this quick story summary of our recipe!

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    • What Is Mango Sago?
    • Ingredients and Substitutes
    • Instructions
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    • Easy Mango Sago Dessert With Coconut Milk 香港芒果西米露
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    What Is Mango Sago?

    Mango Sago is a famous Hong Kong Cantonese dessert. It is a simplified version of another crowd-favourite sweet soup Mango Pomelo Sago Pudding 楊枝甘露 loaded with citrusy pomelo pulp.

    Mango Sago recipes are typically referred to as mango coconut milk tapioca pudding. Chunky ripe mangoes, creamy coconut milk, bouncy tapioca pearls, and condensed milk is heavenly. We love adding coconut jelly for extra bite and contrasting textures!

    Mango sago pudding is the best easy 4-ingredient dessert to your dessert menu! Satisfy your sweet tooth in 30 minutes.

    Here are a couple mango-forward bowls I am genuinely obsessed with from the blog! Both these recipes can be made plant-based and vegan!

    • Hong Kong Style Mango Pudding 香港芒果布甸
    • Spicy Mango Salsa Recipe
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    VEGAN Classic Mango Sago Dessert 香港芒果西米露

    Ingredients and Substitutes

    A few simple ingredients are all you need for the perfect refreshing dessert. 

    Fresh Mangoes - To make a successful and delicious mango sago dessert, select fresh ripe mangoes. Although there is a wide variety of mango, not all are alike. For Asian desserts, we like Ataulfo mango's exotic taste and aromatic and golden yellow flesh. They have incredible mango flavor. Choose fully ripe ones. Cut fresh mangoes into large pieces of mango chunks. Reserve some mango pieces to make a mango puree blend with full-fat coconut milk.

    Sago -  Sago is small tapioca pearls. Mini tapioca pearls are made from edible starch from the cassava root. They are shaped into tiny edible translucent spheres. Cooked tapioca are chewy. I love adding sago to desserts and boba tea! 

    Follow our tested and true method to cook perfect tiny tapioca pearls every time. Sometimes, package instructions must be more accurate, and the sago balls are either undercooked with white-centred or overcooked and mushy.

    Full-Fat Coconut Milk - Full-fat coconut milk is sometimes called coconut cream. It has a thicker viscosity compared to dairy whole milk. We love coconut milk's fragrant and creamy texture in coconut tapioca pudding with fresh fruits. Coconut milk is vegan, plant-based, and excellent for those opting for a vegan diet. If you prefer a lighter texture, choose lite coconut milk. 

    Oat Milk - We like to add Earth's Own Oat Milk Barista Edition neutral-tasting plant-based milk with our mango mixture. It is creamy while keeping this vegan dessert consistent.

    Sweetened Condensed Milk - This sweet reduction of regular milk is a traditional Cantonese-style dessert ingredient. The taste instantly reminds one of yum cha. Substitute with condensed coconut milk if you are vegan. Compared to cow's milk, condensed milk contains 60% less water but has sugar added.

    Evaporated Milk - Aka "unsweetened condensed milk." Evaporated milk contains 60% less water compared to cow's milk. Add a good drizzle of evaporated when you are ready to enjoy mango sago. It is condensed milk, which is thicker and contains added sugar.

    If you are not following a strict vegan diet or have nut allergies, other substitutes can include fresh dairy milk, half-and-half cream, almond milk, or soy milk.  

    Pro Tip: Feel free to adjust the creamy thickness of this mango dessert to your preference. Some substitutions will produce a lighter and runnier version of this coconut sago mango pudding.

    Coconut Jelly - aka nata de coco, is a chewy, translucent jelly produced by the fermentation of coconut water. This popular Southeast Asia ingredient gives a lovely bite to the dessert!

    Most dry goods ingredients, tools and supplies can be purchased at local Asian markets or Asian grocery store or Amazon Online.

    VEGAN Classic Mango Sago Dessert 香港芒果西米露

    Instructions

    Is it even summer if you don't indulge in the juicy sweetness of fresh, luscious mangoes in a Classic HK MANGO SAGO dessert 芒果西米露 ☀️ We love combining fresh mango chunks, refreshing coconut jellies, chewy sago tapioca balls with coconut milk and condensed milk!! 

    This easy Chinese dessert soup pulls all our childhood heartstrings. I miss heading down the street from my grandma for a late-night treat. Order this at a Chinese restaurant over dim sum lunch with the parents! 

    If it's your first time making sweet desserts, watch this quick video where I show you have to make this easy dessert recipe! 

    The cooking process is simple. We are using a few ingredients. You are only cooking tapioca pearls. The rest of the ingredients do not require any cooking.

    Boil a large pot of water. 

    Once the water comes to a full boil, reduce to medium heat.

    Add sago and cook for 10 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent the sago from sticking together. 

    Remove from heat and cover the pot lid to steep the sago for 15 minutes. This foolproof method will guarantee thoroughly cooked sago without the white center. 

    The residual heat will continue cooking the sago. Once the pearls are completely translucent, drain the excess water using a sieve under cold running water. Set Aside. 

    Pro Tip: If you still see a small white dot in the center of the tapioca pearls, let it steep for another three minutes.

    VEGAN Classic Mango Sago Dessert 香港芒果西米露

    My favourite part of summer is the mango season! I love its tropical flavours.

    Peel and cube four mangoes. 

    Puree two mangoes into a mango smoothie in the blender.

    Reverse two cubed mangoes for the fruity coconut soup. I love biting into the juicy piece of mangoes in the mango tapioca soup. 

    Add coconut milk, oat milk, condensed milk, mango purée, fresh mango chunks, coconut jelly and cooked sago to a large mixing bowl. Mix well. 

    Pro Tip: Before opening the can, give the canned coconut milk a good shake so that the full cat coconut cream thoroughly combines with the coconut water.

    Pro Tip: Drain coconut jelly from the simple syrup.

    Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving! 

    Divide the mango mixture into individual serving cups.

    Drizzle evaporated milk and shredded coconut flakes if desired. Top it off with more cubed mangoes.

    How To Store Homemade Mango Sago

    Mango sago dessert can be meal prepped ahead of time. Store the remaining tapioca mango soup in the refrigerator in an airtight glass bottle container for up to 4 days. 

    The sagos may need to soften at room temperature for a few minutes the next day. Stir before use.

    popular Hong Kong Style Mango Pudding 香港芒果布甸

    Other Mango Recipes You Will Love

    Growing up, I've always had a soft spot for mango recipes. Mangoes are versatile and can be used for different cooking applications aside from this mango sago with coconut jelly, such as

    • Hong Kong Style Mango Pudding 香港芒果布甸
    • Spicy Mango Salsa Recipe
    • Mango Lassi
    • You can blend it with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar to create a mango vinaigrette salad dressing.

    Enjoy it alone, with whipping cream and fun snacks.

    • Jolly Pong Crush Milkshake
    • Vegan Homemade Gummies
    • MILO Coconut Milk Pudding  
    • Easy Chinese Mango Pudding
    • Osmanthus Flower Jelly with Goji Berry 
    • Water Chestnut Cake 黃金馬蹄糕

    I'd love to see how you went with my recipes! Leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram @INSTANOMSS #INSTANOMSS.

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    Easy Mango Sago Dessert With Coconut Milk 香港芒果西米露

    VEGAN Classic Mango Sago Dessert 香港芒果西米露
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    This easy to make Classic Mango Sago Dessert 香港芒果西米露 is a refreshing summertime recipe epitomizing Hong Kong Cantonese dessert. Fragrant coconut cream, mini tapioca pearls, juicy mangoes and condensed milk come together with little effort in just 30 minutes. Vegan and Plant Based dietary inclusive Chinese recipe.

    • Author: Nancy
    • Prep Time: 5
    • Cook Time: 15
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 4-6 persons 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Boil
    • Cuisine: Chinese
    • Diet: Vegan

    Ingredients

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    • ⅔C Sago Pearls
    • 4 Fresh Mangoes, cubed (2 purée, 2 topping)
    • 1C Coconut Jelly, drained
    • 2C Full Fat Coconut Milk
    • ⅔C Oat Milk
    • ⅓C Longevity Sweetened Condensed Milk (adjust sweetness as desired)
    • Evaporated Milk for garnish if desired

    Instructions

    1. Boil a large pot of water.
    2. Once the water comes to a full boil, reduce to medium heat.
    3. Add sago and cook for 10 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent the sago from sticking together.
    4. Remove from heat and cover the pot lid to steep the sago for 15 minutes. This foolproof method will guarantee thoroughly cooked sago without the white center.
    5. The residual heat will continue cooking the sago. Once the pearls are completely translucent, drain the excess water using a sieve under cold running water. Set Aside.
    6. Peel and cube four mangoes.
    7. Puree two mangoes into a mango smoothie in the blender.
    8. Reverse two cubed mangoes for the fruity coconut soup. I love biting into the juicy piece of mangoes in the mango tapioca soup.
    9. Add coconut milk, oat milk, condensed milk, mango purée, fresh mango chunks, coconut jelly and cooked sago to a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
    10. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving!
    11. Divide the mango mixture into individual serving cups.
    12. Drizzle evaporated milk and shredded coconut flakes if desired.
    13. Top it off with more cubed mangoes.

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    Notes

    1. If you still see a small white dot in the center of the tapioca pearls, let it steep for another three minutes.
    2. Before opening the can, give the canned coconut milk a good shake so that the full cat coconut cream thoroughly combines with the coconut water.
    3. Drain coconut jelly from the simple syrup.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl
    • Calories: 614
    • Sugar: 25.8 g
    • Sodium: 44.3 mg
    • Fat: 54.5 g
    • Carbohydrates: 31.3 g
    • Fiber: 2.3 g
    • Protein: 4.3 g
    • Cholesterol: 5.8 mg

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    Comments

    1. Claudia says

      May 28, 2024 at 6:54 am

      Whipped up this Easy Mango Sago Dessert with Coconut Milk in no time! Creamy, tropical, and utterly delicious. A delightful treat for any occasion!

      Reply
    2. Sonja says

      May 27, 2024 at 11:41 pm

      I made a large batch of this Mango-coconut dessert for the week, to enjoy on warm summer evenings outside and just love the fruity and creamy texture of it. I think the sweetened condensed milk is the secret to the addictiveness of it. Love it!

      Reply
    3. Sabine says

      May 27, 2024 at 9:54 pm

      I had never tried mango sago dessert before, but since I really love mango, I wanted to try it. What a great dessert and not difficult to make at all.

      Reply
    4. Liz says

      May 27, 2024 at 4:24 am

      My family loves mangos and this pudding was a huge hit! Rich, creamy and delicious!!!

      Reply
    5. DK says

      January 10, 2024 at 12:34 am

      As a mango lover, this dessert is perfect for me! I also love the chewiness of the sago - it really highlights this dish for me!

      Reply
    6. Mina says

      August 22, 2023 at 2:13 am

      Oh wow! This is like a popular dessert here in PH. But I think your version looks creamier! I should try it with the coconut milk next time. Thank you so much!

      Reply
    7. Megane says

      August 18, 2023 at 5:27 pm

      So simple and luscious. I will bemaking this on the regular.

      Reply
    8. Asha says

      August 18, 2023 at 10:45 am

      Such a refreshing and tasty dessert for the summertime. Love how it takes so few ingredients to make it, as well.

      Reply
    9. Padma says

      August 18, 2023 at 10:10 am

      What nut to love?! Love mango and love sago. Cannot wait to make this.

      Reply
    10. Katie says

      August 18, 2023 at 7:00 am

      This mango sago dessert is amazing! I absolutely love the combination of mango and coconut milk.

      Reply
    11. Andréa Janssen says

      August 18, 2023 at 5:26 am

      This is such an elegant dessert. Love the mango and coconut combination. I'm sure this is going to taste really good!

      Reply
    12. Nora says

      August 17, 2023 at 9:23 pm

      Love this plant based dessert! Easy to make, delicious, and something new! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    13. andrea says

      August 17, 2023 at 5:42 pm

      Such a yummy mango treat!

      Reply
    14. Mary says

      August 17, 2023 at 4:26 pm

      This Easy Mango Sago Dessert With Coconut Milk sounds divine. I love anything thing with mango. I will have to shop but I am making this for sure. Can't resist tapioca either.

      Reply
    15. Marcellina says

      August 17, 2023 at 3:28 pm

      Such great flavors in this dessert!

      Reply
    16. Bernice says

      August 17, 2023 at 9:29 am

      So amazing! As a fellow mango lover I had to try this one. I've been seeing those jars of coconut jelly at the store and didn't know what to use them for until I saw your recipe. This was a fabulous hot weather dessert!

      Reply
    17. Tayler says

      August 17, 2023 at 7:50 am

      I love anything with mango, and this dessert hit the nail on the head! So full of flavor and perfectly sweet!

      Reply
    18. Cindy says

      August 16, 2023 at 3:46 pm

      Coconut and mango together are heaven. Creamy and refreshing!

      Reply
    19. Marie-Pierre Breton says

      August 16, 2023 at 2:53 pm

      I'm guessing this coconut jelly is in Asian markets?? Or could I make it with coconut oil and added sugar? This looks fantastic and so fresh, something the kids would love too! Lovely dessert recipe once more!

      Reply
    20. Jess says

      August 16, 2023 at 2:38 pm

      Such a delicious and refreshing treat

      Reply
    21. Irena Macri says

      August 16, 2023 at 1:13 pm

      Yummo, we’re about to enter mango season over here so I am definitely making this one.

      Reply
    22. Covita says

      August 16, 2023 at 1:05 pm

      I have never had Mango Sago - I chilled and served it to my family. They loved it. Thank you for featuring this. Love your site

      Reply
    23. Sunrita Dutta says

      August 16, 2023 at 12:51 pm

      Loving the ease and simplicity of this dessert. Pinning it so that I can make it soon.

      Reply
    24. Rob says

      August 16, 2023 at 9:53 am

      This mango sago looks and sounds so delicious! Definitely going to make it this weekend for the perfect summer dessert.

      Reply
    25. Holly says

      August 15, 2023 at 7:55 pm

      I love tapioca pudding. It's the only dessert I can keep in the house that my family won't eat so I have it all to myself. So when I saw this recipe I knew I had to try it. It did not disappoint. I will definitely be making this again!

      Reply
    26. Nikki says

      August 15, 2023 at 7:30 pm

      So simple to make and just the right amount of sweetness!

      Reply
    27. Ned says

      August 15, 2023 at 5:56 pm

      This was incredible for dessert after dinner. Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
    28. Carrie Robinson says

      August 15, 2023 at 5:19 pm

      I just love tapioca pudding, so I know I would love this. This looks like the perfect sweet treat. 🙂

      Reply
    29. dana says

      August 15, 2023 at 4:33 pm

      This is so so good! Coconut and mango are such a perfect pairing.

      Reply

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    VEGAN Classic Mango Sago Dessert 香港芒果西米露
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    VEGAN Classic Mango Sago Dessert 香港芒果西米露
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