Strawberry Avocado Sago
Strawberry season is almost over and if you haven’t made strawberry sago yet, this is your sign. It’s cold, creamy, and packed with so many fun textures: chewy sago, bouncy coconut jelly and a surprising creamy twist with avocado!
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Strawberry and avocado might not be the first combination that comes to mind but they just work so so good together. The sweetness of strawberries balances the buttery richness of avocado: making each bite smooth yet refreshing.
I took inspiration from the classic Filipino avocado dessert which has condensed milk, milk and crushed ice and combined it with sago and coconut jelly to create something even better. Plus, the addition of gond katira not only adds a fun jelly like texture but is also super hydrating.
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What you need to make this refreshing & hydrating Strawberry Sago
- Strawberries: Juicy, sweet and refreshing, they add that fresh, fruity flavour .
- Avocado: You know that Filipino avocado dessert which has crushed ice, condensed milk and milk? That’s what inspired me to add avocado here. It makes the sago extra creamy and adds a really nice richness.
- Coconut Jelly: A fun, bouncy jelly that adds texture to every bite. I made it with fresh sweet coconut water and agar agar, so it has a refreshing coconut flavour.
- Gond Katira: With. the weather getting warmer, gond katira makes for an incredible addition to this sago. It is a naturally cooling jelly which has a super satisfying, hydrating texture that makes this desserty drink even better.
- Cooked Sago Pearls: Soft, chewy and our ★ ingredient. Sago soaks up all the flavours from the strawberry purée, milk and condensed milk, making every spoonful amazing.
- Strawberry Purée: A simple blend of strawberries, milk and condensed milk adds a beautiful pink colour to this sago and makes it extra fruity.
- Milk & Condensed Milk: This is what creates that creamy, slightly sweet base. You can adjust the condensed milk depending on how sweet you like it.
- Ice: Ice is what pulls this all together into that satisfying, chilled drink and makes it super refreshing.
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Strawberry Avocado Sago
Cold, creamy, and packed with so many fun textures: chewy sago, bouncy coconut jelly and a surprising creamy twist with avocado!
servings
3-4
prep time
4 hr
cook time
20 min
Ingredients
Coconut Jelly
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 tsp agar agar powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
Dessert
- 1/2 cup strawberries, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, chopped
- 1 cup coconut jelly, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup gond katira (edible tragacanth gum)
- 1/2 cup cooked sago pearls
- 1/3 cup strawberry puree
- 1/2 cup milk, adjust
- 1/4 cup condensed milk, adjust
- 1 cup ice
Instructions:
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We start by making our coconut jelly which takes the longest time.
1. In a saucepan, heat the coconut water over medium heat.
2. Add the agar agar powder and sugar, stirring continuously until fully dissolved.
3. Bring this to a simmer, turn off the heat and then pour into a container.
4. Let it cool at room temperature and then refrigerate covered for a few hours until fully set.
5. Once firm, cut into small cubes. - Next is the gond katira which simply needs to be rinsed under cold and then soaked in water for a few hours (or overnight) until it expands and turns jelly like.
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Our ★ ingredient: sago (also known as sabudana) is very easy to prepare in just a few steps.
1. Boil some water and add sago pearls to it. You can also soak the pearls beforehand for a few hours and that will cut your cooking time to half.
2. Boil for 15-20 minutes till it turns translucent, stirring every few minutes.
3. Drain and rinse with cold water and its ready! - Make strawberry purée by simply blending (or mashing) 4-5 fresh strawberries with a tablespoon each of milk and condensed milk.
- Chop strawberries and avocado and now, everything is ready to be mixed in a bowl.
- To a large bowl, add: strawberries, avocado, coconut jelly, gond katira, sago pearls and lots of ice. Pour in the strawberry purée and add milk and condensed milk, adjusting to your preferred consistency and sweetness. Mix well and serve cold!
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Too good I mean how can someone be so aesthetic with delicious food at the same times!!!! I’m trying it on my birthday soon. Thank you for the amazing recipe
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