Dessert for 8
Taro Sago
Taro and tapioca pearls simmer separately, then join coconut milk, sugar, and salt for a creamy chilled dessert.
Typical price
$2.51for 4 servings
$0.63 per serving$2.51 for 4
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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Plantains, yuca, taro$0.89 each typical | 1.5 | $1.42Typical price |
| Coconut milk$0.14/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.89Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.03 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepperSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 125 g small tapioca pearls
- 1 lb taro
- 3/8 tsp fine salt
- 90 g rock sugar + 25 grams granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold tap water
- 1 can (13 1/2 oz) coconut milk
Steps
- Peel and cut the taro into 1-inch cubes for 8 minutes.
- Boil the taro in a medium saucepan of water for 12 minutes, until tender, then drain it.
- Boil the tapioca pearls in water for 10 minutes, until mostly clear, then drain and rinse them.
- Warm the coconut milk, rock sugar, granulated sugar, and salt in a large pot over medium-low heat for 8 minutes.
- Stir in the taro and tapioca, then cool the dessert for 7 minutes before serving.
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