Mango Sago Dana Desert

sago pearls

🥗Healthier: tapioca pearls

💰Cheaper: rice

Tapioca pearls are lower in calories, while rice is a budget-friendly alternative.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

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

mango

🥗Healthier: papaya

💰Cheaper: canned peaches

Papaya is lower in sugar, and canned peaches are often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

Heat 1 kilogram of milk in a pot.

Add 1 cup of sugar to the milk and stir until dissolved.

Soak 4 tablespoons of sago in water and set aside.

Once the sugar has dissolved, add 4 tablespoons of mango puree to the milk mixture.

Mix well until combined and let it cool down.

Cook the soaked sago until it becomes transparent and then drain the water.

Once the sago is cooled, add it to the mango mixture.

Finely chop 2 mangoes and add them to the mixture.

Add 3 tablespoons of lemon juice to enhance the flavor.

Mix everything thoroughly and let it cool completely before serving.

Garnish with almonds before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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