Taro Coconut Sago Dessert Soup
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Taro Coconut Sago Dessert Soup
Description
This Taro Coconut Sago Dessert Soup features small sago pearls cooked by boiling and then steeping to reach the translucent, chewy consistency characteristic of sago desserts. Fresh taro pieces are simmered in water with rock sugar until soft, imparting their earthy flavor to the broth. A knotted pandan leaf may be added to infuse a delicate aroma. After the taro is tender, creamy coconut milk is stirred in and gently heated without boiling to preserve its richness.
The cooked sago pearls are rinsed to remove excess starch and combined into the coconut taro soup to create textural contrast and thickness. The final soup is served warm or at room temperature, presenting a balance of sweet creaminess from the coconut milk and gentle earthiness from the taro. It suits those seeking a soothing dessert with tropical flavors and soft textures, common in Southeast Asian cuisine.
Ingredients
Sago/tapioca pearls:
- ⅓ C sago pearls 60g, or tapioca pearls
- 1 ½ C water
Taro soup:
- ½ lb taro cut into ¾" chunks, fresh
- 1 pandan leaf knotted, optional
- 100 g rock sugar or granulated sugar (use less)
- 375 ml water
- 200 ml coconut milk
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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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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