
Taro Coconut Sago Dessert Soup
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Taro Coconut Sago Dessert Soup
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This Taro Coconut Sago Dessert Soup is rich, creamy and light Asian dessert featuring sago/tapioca pearls cooked with coconut milk and chunks of taro.
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Ingredients
Sago/tapioca pearls:
- ⅓ C (60g) sago/tapioca pearls
- 1 ½ C water
Taro soup:
- ½ lb fresh taro cut into ¾" chunks
- 1 pandan leaf knotted, optional
- 100 g rock sugar or granulated sugar (use less)
- 375 ml water
- 200 ml coconut milk
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Instructions
Cook the sago:
- Add the sago pearls and 1 ½ C water to a small pot.
- Bring the pearls to a boil and cover with a lid. Turn off the heat.
- Remove from the heating element and let it sit (covered) for 7-8 minutes.
- Remove the lid, transfer sago to a sieve and rinse the pearls under cold water. Drain and set aside.
Cook the taro:
- In a large pot, add in taro, pandan leaf (optional), rock sugar and water, cover with a lid and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the taro is fork-tender.
- Add in the coconut milk and stir, until the milk is heated through.
- Transfer the cooked sago pearls into the soup, and stir until incorporated and heated through.
- Remove from heat and ladle into serving bowls.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
163kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
234mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
22IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
Protein | 1g | 2% |
Fat | 5g | 8% |
Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
Potassium | 234mg | 5% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 15g | 30% |
Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% |
Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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12 reviews
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