Watermelon Sago Drink
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Commonly found in Southeast Asia, this chilled dessert drink features sago pearls (similar to, and interchangeable in this recipe with Tapioca pearls), chilled fresh watermelon cubes, coconut milk and jellies. Best eaten with a spoon, it’s jam-packed with fun – and perfect for summertime!
3 cups watermelon, cubed
⅓ cup small tapioca pearls
½ cup coconut milk
3 tbsp sugar, divided
½ tsp cornstarch
½ tsp vanilla
2 tbsp lychee flavour coconut jelly (optional) (see note)
2 tsp lime juice
Toppings
1 cup cold watermelon, diced
Mint leaves, to taste
3 cups watermelon, cubed
⅓ cup small tapioca pearls
½ cup coconut milk
3 tbsp sugar, divided
½ tsp cornstarch
½ tsp vanilla
2 tbsp lychee flavour coconut jelly (optional) (see note)
2 tsp lime juice
Toppings
1 cup cold watermelon, diced
Mint leaves, to taste
Directions
1Place the watermelon cubes on a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 1 hr. or until the watermelon is well-chilled.
2Meanwhile, in a pot of boiling water, cook the tapioca pearls for 8 to 10 min., or until tender. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain again and set aside in a bowl.
3In a small pot off the heat, whisk together the coconut milk, 2 tbsp of the sugar, cornstarch and vanilla. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the mixture has thickened slightly and the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and pour over the tapioca pearls. Add the coconut jelly. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 min.
4When ready to serve, in a food processor, purée 3 cups (450 g) of the chilled watermelon cubes and remaining sugar with the lime juice until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve, if desired.
5Divide the remaining 1 cup (150 g) diced watermelon among four wide 1 ¾-cup (430 mL) glasses. Add the tapioca mixture. Top off with the cold watermelon purée. Garnish with a few mint leaves. Serve watermelon sago drinks immediately.
Tips
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Coconut jelly is available in both supermarkets and specialty Asian grocery stores.
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