This Mango Sago is a satisfying summer dessert filled with fresh mango chunks, tapioca pearls, and coconut milk!
Love mangos? Try my Mango Ice Cream, Mango Float, or my Whipped Mango Drink (Dalgona Inspired)! Or love Mochi? Try my Mango Mochi!
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What is Mango Sago?
It's a popular Asian dessert, usually served in Asian restaurants or stores. It is said to have originated in Hong Kong, but its popularity spread to neighboring countries like the Philippines, China, and Singapore.
Ingredients
- ripe mangoes
- mango juice
- coconut milk
- sugar
- tapioca pearls
- evaporated milk
Instructions
Follow the directions on how to cook the tapioca pearls, making sure to drain the pearls completely.
In a blender, add 1 cup of diced mangoes, mango juice, and coconut milk, and blend until smooth.
Next, transfer to a large mixing bowl and stir the remaining ingredients until fully combined and chill before serving.
Substitutions
- If you can't find sago pearls, you can use tapioca pearls.
- If you don't have mango available, you can serve it with fresh berries, pineapple, or even frozen fruit!
- If you want to make this dairy-free use your favorite plant based milk instead.
Variations
- The best kinds of mangos to use are Carabao or Alphonso mangos! These mangos are usually sweeter than any other mango variety! You can find them at your local Asian market or Trader Joe's.
- Instead of using granulated sugar, use ¼ cup of condensed milk. If you want it less sweet, add less.
- If your mangos are really sweet, add less sugar.
- If you looking for more texture instead of only using mango juice, use mango puree
Storage
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Tapioca pearls are made from the starch of cassava while sago is made from the starch of tropical palm trees. But they taste very similar.
No, it will affect the texture, just follow the directions of the package.
Neutral tasting very similar to tapioca pearls.
Filipino Mango Sago Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups diced mango flesh
- 1 cup mango juice
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ⅓ cups cooked tapioca pearls
- ¾ cups evaporated milk
Instructions
- In a blender, add 1 cup of diced mangoes, mango juice, coconut milk, and puree until smooth.
- Follow the directions on how to make tapioca pearls.
- Transfer to a large bowl and mix the remaining ingredients until fully combined.
- Chill in the refridgerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Karla says
This is a must have in your party! I brought it to a potluck and everyone loved it!
Lainey says
Yay! Thank you, Karla. I'm glad that everyone loved it. Are you a fan of Filipino desserts? I have more recipes here on my site. Feel free to browse. Enjoy!
Claudia V says
Amazing! I used "American" mangos and it tasted great! Thank you!
Lainey says
Oh wow. You're welcome, Claudia. Thank you for giving this recipe a try! 🙂
Max says
Hi,
Can I substitute the mango juice for some other juice as I can’t find mango juice anywhere?
Thanks.
Lainey says
Yes, Max. You may use other fruit juices, like peach juice or papaya juice, but it will taste a little different. You may also opt to just omit the orange juice if it is unavailable or substitute it with mango puree. Thank you for dropping by! 🙂