SAGO PUDDING | SAGO DESSERT | MALDIVIAN STYLE DESSERT| SAAGU BONDI BAIY

sago

🥗Healthier: tapioca pearls

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Tapioca pearls provide a similar texture, while cornstarch is more economical.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free, while evaporated milk is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar can be more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while regular milk is often cheaper.

Soak sago in water for a period until softened (exact time not specified).

Boil water in a pot and add soaked sago.

Cook sago pearls until translucent, stirring occasionally (exact time not specified).

Drain sago and rinse under cold water to stop cooking (not explicitly mentioned, inferred).

In a saucepan, combine condensed milk with water and spices (cardamom, cinnamon, pandan leaves) over medium heat until dissolved (exact steps not specified).

Add pink food coloring to achieve desired color (not explicitly mentioned, inferred).

Layer cooked sago in serving cups and pour the milk mixture over the top (not explicitly mentioned, inferred).

Chill in the refrigerator until set (not explicitly mentioned, inferred).

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