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Sago Pudding with Gula Melaka

Cultural Context

Sago pudding with gula melaka is a beloved dessert in Malaysia, often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings. The dish highlights the use of sago pearls, a staple ingredient in Southeast Asian cuisine, paired with the rich, caramel-like sweetness of gula melaka, a traditional palm sugar. Today, it is enjoyed not just in Malaysia but across various Southeast Asian countries, with numerous adaptations and variations.

MalaysianMYdessert
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
400 g sago pearls
300 g palm sugar
1 teaspoon salt
6 pandan leaves
200 ml coconut cream
1 cup water

gula melaka

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar provides a similar flavor with lower glycemic index.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in fat, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

1

Boil water in a pot for cooking sago pearls.

2

Add 400 g of sago pearls to boiling water and stir continuously for about 15 minutes until translucent.

3

Drain sago pearls and rinse under cold water to wash off excess starch.

4

Divide sago pearls into small bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

5

In a separate pot, combine 200 ml of coconut cream, 1 cup of water, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 6 tied pandan leaves.

6

Heat the mixture over low heat until it simmers, stirring occasionally.

7

In another pot, combine 1 cup of water with 300 g of palm sugar and cook until it becomes syrupy.

8

Remove from heat and let the coconut mixture and palm sugar cool before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsteaming

Equipment Needed

potstrainersmall bowls

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

Sago Gula MelakaSago Pudding

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