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Green Pandan Tapioca Recipe

Green Pandan Tapioca is a chilled, fragrant dessert with soft, chewy sago pearls and creamy coconut milk. It’s refreshing, aromatic, and perfect for a light tropical treat.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: South-East Asian
Keyword: Green Pandan Tapioca Recipe
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time:: 3 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 180kcal

Ingredients

Coconut Milk Sauce

  • 1 box coconut milk preferably KARA brand
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 teaspoon evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Pandanus leaves tied into a knot

Sago Mixture

  • 1 ½ cups sago pearls
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 to 4 cups water
  • Pandan leaves tied into a knot
  • A few drops of green or red food coloring

Instructions

For the Sago

  • Begin by soaking the sago pearls in water for at least 1 hour to soften them. Once soaked, drain and set aside.
  • In a medium pot, combine water, sugar, pandan leaves, and your chosen food coloring. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved and the color is evenly distributed.
  • Add the drained sago pearls into the boiling syrup. Stir continuously to prevent clumping and to ensure even cooking. As the mixture thickens, you may need to add more water if it becomes too sticky or difficult to stir. Cook until the pearls turn fully translucent—this means the white centers have disappeared completely.
  • Once cooked, transfer the sago into individual molds or small containers. Allow them to cool at room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator for several hours until fully set.

For the Coconut Milk Sauce

  • In a saucepan, combine the coconut milk, evaporated milk, salt, pandanus leaf, and water. Stir the mixture over low heat until well blended. If the coconut milk is particularly thick, feel free to dilute it slightly with additional water.
  • Remove the sauce from heat and chill in the refrigerator before serving.
  • To serve, gently scoop the chilled sago into bowls or glasses. Generously pour the cold coconut milk sauce over the top and serve immediately for a refreshingly sweet and fragrant dessert.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal
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