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Butterfly Pea Coconut Sago
25 MINS
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12 oz
ingredients
½ cup tapioca pearls (sago)
1¾ cups (1 can) full-fat coconut milk
2 cups water
½ cup granulated sugar
23-25 butterfly pea flowers, whole
½ cooked taro (or sweet potato), cubed and cooked (optional)
directions

  • In a medium pot, bring water to a boil and add tapioca pearls. Bring back to a low boil over medium heat then cook with lid off for 10 mins. Turn off heat and put lid on and cover for 5 mins. Drain tapioca pearls and rinse with cold water for 1-2 mins until cooled down.

  • In another pot over medium heat, add coconut milk, water, sugar, and butterfly pea flowers and bring to a low boil. Simmer for 5-8 mins until sugar dissolves and coconut milk has a beautiful blue color.

  • Turn off the heat and add tapioca pearls and stir well.

  • Serve coconut sago in a bowl and top with optional cooked root vegetables. Enjoy!


expiry:
3 days in the fridge
tips
Make sure not to overcook the tapioca pearls or they will dissolve and turn soggy.

I used Chaokoh brand for coconut milk because I believe it is the most flavorful and aromatic. Feel free to use any brand but this one is my favorite!
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