Suafa'i - Samoan Banana Sago Dessert or Breakfast

coconut cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

Peel about 10 ripe bananas and place them in a pot.

Add enough cold water to cover the bananas.

Turn the heat to medium-high and bring the water to a boil to start breaking down the bananas.

Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and mash the bananas to achieve a nice consistency.

Add 1 cup of raw sugar and stir to combine.

Taste and adjust sweetness with an additional 1/4 cup of raw sugar if desired.

Add the coconut cream and stir well.

Add the sago pearls and stir regularly to prevent sticking.

Once cooked, let it cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens