Sago Dessert in Coconut Milk - Burmese Sago Dessert in coconut Milk

sago pearls

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: tapioca pearls

Tapioca pearls are more commonly available and cost-effective.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Soy milk is often less expensive and widely available.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar provides a similar sweetness at a lower cost.

pandan leaves

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: lemon zest

Lemon zest can provide a citrusy flavor as a substitute.

Soak sago pearls in water for 30 minutes until softened.

Bring water to a boil in a pot over medium heat.

Add soaked sago pearls to boiling water and cook until translucent, about 10-15 minutes.

Drain the sago pearls and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

In a separate pot, combine coconut milk over low heat.

Stir until warm, do not boil.

Add cooked sago pearls to the coconut milk mixture and stir gently.

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