Chilled Coconut Sago with Purple Yam and Taro Cubes紫薯芋頭椰汁西米露
A refreshing Cantonese dessert featuring chewy sago pearls, creamy coconut milk, and tender cubes of purple yam and taro, served chilled.

01Ingredients
- 100g small sago pearls
- 800ml full-fat coconut milk
- 200ml evaporated milk
- 100g rock sugar (or to taste)
- 300ml water
- 150g purple yam, peeled and diced into 1cm cubes
- 150g taro, peeled and diced into 1cm cubes
Nutrition (per serving)387kcal
- Protein3.2g
- Carbs58.1g
- Fat14.8g
Fiber 2.1 gSodium 78 mg
02Steps
- Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add sago pearls and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until translucent with a tiny white dot in the center. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Drain the cooked sago pearls and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water to remove excess starch and stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- Place the diced purple yam and taro cubes in a steamer. Steam for 10-15 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, evaporated milk, rock sugar, and water. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until the rock sugar completely dissolves. Do not boil. Let it cool down to room temperature.
- Once the coconut milk base has cooled, add the rinsed sago pearls, steamed purple yam cubes, and steamed taro cubes. Stir well to combine. Transfer the dessert to a large bowl or individual serving bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
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