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Ube Sago: The Delightful Purple Yam Sago

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  • Author: chloe
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Filipino
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious dessert combining chewy tapioca pearls, rich ube halaya, and creamy coconut milk, perfect for any celebration.


Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup small tapioca pearls
  • 1/3 cup ube halaya (up to 1/2 cup for additional sweetness)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon ube extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Chopped fruit (strawberries, peaches, mango, etc.)


Instructions

  1. Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil.
  2. Add the tapioca pearls and stir them briefly to prevent sticking.
  3. Lower the heat and let the pearls boil for 25 minutes until completely translucent.
  4. Drain the tapioca pearls, rinse them in cold water, and soak in a bowl of cold water. Set aside.
  5. In a large bowl, incorporate the ube halaya and gradually whisk in the coconut milk until fully blended.
  6. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until smooth.
  7. Drain the tapioca pearls again and add them to the mixture.
  8. Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour if you prefer it chilled.
  9. Top with fresh chopped fruit before enjoying.

Notes

For best flavor, choose good-quality ube halaya. Rinse and soak cooked tapioca pearls to prevent sticking. Customize sweetness by adjusting ube halaya amount.