Yes, sago is naturally gluten-free since it is made from starch extracted from the center of certain palm trees. Although they look the same, it is different from mini tapioca pearls, which is from tapioca starch extracted from the cassava root, which is entirely made of gluten.

Mango Sago Recipe (with added strawberries)

Mango Sago Recipe

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Light, refreshing, and oh-so-delicious, mango sago is a sweet treat you won't be able to resist on a hot summer day!

Author: Carmen Spilette
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: serves 6 people 1x
Category: dessert
Cuisine: asian

Ingredients

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2 cups of ripe mangoes, peeled and cubed

2 cups of strawberries, sliced

1/2 cup sago pearls or tapioca pearls

3 cups coconut milk (coconut and water blend)

4 tbsp condensed milk (use coconut condensed milk to make it vegan)

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Instructions

In a pot, boil 3 cups of water. Once boiling, add sago pearls and let it cook for 10 minutes until the pearls become translucent. Stir occasionally to prevent the pearls from sticking to the pot. Once cooked, take it off the heat. Cover with a lid and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Strain the sago pearls in cold water to get rid of extra starch. Then set it aside.
In a large bowl, add the sago pearls, coconut milk, condensed milk, mango cubes, and strawberry slices. Mix well.
Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until cold.
Serve it in a glass and top it with the remaining mango and strawberry. Enjoy!