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Refreshing Summer Sago with Watermelon and Coconut Recipe

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A refreshing and creamy summer drink featuring chewy tapioca pearls, fresh watermelon, and rich coconut milk, perfect for cooling off on warm days.

Ingredients

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Tapioca Pearls

  • 60 g tapioca pearls (sago)
  • 1000 ml water (for cooking tapioca)

Watermelon

  • 400 g watermelon, divided into 100 g cubes and 300 g chunks (peeled and deseeded)

Smoothie

  • 400 ml coconut milk

Instructions

  1. Bring Water to Boil: Bring 1000 ml of water to a rolling boil in a pot to prepare for cooking the tapioca pearls.
  2. Add Tapioca Pearls: Add the 60 g tapioca pearls to the boiling water, reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer, and stir gently for 3–5 seconds to prevent sticking.
  3. Cook Tapioca: Cover the pot and cook the tapioca pearls for 15–18 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the outer layer becomes translucent and the center still has a tiny white dot.
  4. Steep Tapioca: Turn off the heat and keep the pot covered. Let the tapioca pearls sit for 10–15 minutes until the white center disappears. If white cores remain, simmer for an additional 2 minutes and steep for 5 more minutes.
  5. Cool Tapioca: Drain the tapioca pearls and soak them in ice water for 3 minutes to enhance chewiness. Drain well and optionally mix with 1 teaspoon of drinking water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  6. Prepare Watermelon Cubes: Cut 100 g of watermelon into 1 cm cubes and set aside for the base layer.
  7. Make Watermelon Puree: Peel and deseed the remaining 300 g watermelon, cut into chunks, and add to a blender.
  8. Blend Smoothie: Pour 400 ml coconut milk into the blender with the watermelon chunks and blend for 40 seconds until smooth and creamy.
  9. Assemble the Drink – Base Layer: In two clear glass cups, add 50 g of watermelon cubes and 2 tablespoons of tapioca pearls to each cup.
  10. Assemble the Drink – Smoothie Layer: Gently pour the watermelon coconut smoothie along the side of the glasses until each cup is about 90% full, creating a layered visual effect.

Notes

  • Stir tapioca pearls gently during cooking to prevent clumping or sticking to the pot.
  • Soaking cooked tapioca pearls in ice water enhances their chewy texture.
  • Peeling and deseeding the watermelon before blending ensures a smooth and enjoyable smoothie texture.
  • Layer the ingredients gently to achieve an attractive presentation in clear glasses.
  • Optional: Mixing the drained tapioca pearls with a teaspoon of drinking water prevents them from sticking together.

Keywords: summer drink, tapioca pearls, sago, watermelon smoothie, coconut milk beverage, refreshing drink, layered drink

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