Burmese sago dessert သာဂူချို (English version)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used for a lighter version.

jackfruit

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned peaches

Mango provides similar sweetness and texture.

sago

🥗Healthier: tapioca pearls

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Tapioca pearls can be used similarly in desserts.

Peel and cut white yam into half-inch pieces.

Soak yam pieces in water to prevent discoloration.

Boil water and add 1 cup of sago, stirring continuously to prevent sticking.

Once the sago is almost clear, cover and let it steam for about 10 minutes.

Add 2 cups of water to the cooked sago to remove excess starch.

Remove sago from pot and place in a bowl, adding more water to remove more starch.

Boil water again and cook white yam for 3-5 minutes until tender.

In a separate pot, combine coconut milk with an equal amount of water.

Add 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt to the coconut milk mixture and bring to a boil.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of sago, cooked white yam, and black sticky rice to the coconut milk mixture.

Mix well and let it boil briefly, then transfer to a bowl to serve.

Cooking Techniques

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