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How to Make a Delicious and Easy Tapioca Dessert from Scratch

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Tapioca Dessert

Cultural Context

Tapioca dessert, known as Kue Sagu in Indonesia, is a beloved treat often enjoyed during celebrations and family gatherings. This dish highlights the versatility of tapioca, which is made from cassava, and is celebrated for its chewy texture and ability to absorb flavors. Traditionally served with coconut milk and tropical fruits, it has gained popularity beyond Indonesia, inspiring variations across Southeast Asia and beyond.

IndonesianIDdessert
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
500 g tapioca
1 cup sugar
1 sachet Emma coconut powder
water
coconut shreds
apples

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: brown sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Brown sugar offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

jackfruit

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Canned fruit provides sweetness and texture without the cost.

tapioca pearls

🥗Healthier: sago

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Sago is a similar starch and often less expensive.

1

Soak tapioca in water for several hours before cooking.

2

Add water to a pot based on the quantity of tapioca being made.

3

Add 1 cup of sugar and 1 sachet of Emma coconut powder to the pot and dissolve in water.

4

Add the soaked tapioca to the pot and stir to combine.

5

Cover the pot and cook for 10 minutes.

6

After 10 minutes, add coconut shreds to the mixture and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

7

Add diced apples to the mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

soakingcookinglayering

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

Kue SaguTapioca Pudding

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