Mango Sago Recipe (Filipino-Style) – Easy & Creamy
A refreshing Filipino dessert made with sweet mangoes, chewy sago pearls, and creamy coconut milk. Perfect for hot days, family gatherings, and celebrations.
Ingredients
Essential Ingredients
- ½ cup mini tapioca pearls sago
- 3 ripe mangoes Ataulfo or “champagne” mangoes preferred
- 1 13.5 oz can full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk adjust to taste
Optional
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- 1 cup pomelo segments for mango pomelo sago variation
- ¼ –½ cup evaporated milk or fresh milk to thin if needed
- 1 –2 tablespoons sugar if mangoes aren’t sweet enough
- Ice cubes for extra chill
- Pinch of salt balances sweetness
Instructions
- Cook Sago – Boil sago pearls until translucent, then rinse and drain.
- Prepare Mango – Peel and dice mangoes; blend half into puree, keep half as cubes.
- Mix Base – In a bowl, combine coconut milk, condensed milk, and mango puree.
- Assemble – Add cooked sago and mango cubes, mix well.
- Chill & Serve – Refrigerate 1–2 hours, then serve cold.