Mango Sago Pudding

We Malaysian can always find mangoes easily and there are always so many different varieties around. Some imported one can be bought from supermarket but they are really expensive.

People said it has been the national fruit of India. Some Hindu refers mangoes as their "food of the gods" and the leaves are ritually used for floral decorations at Hindu marriages and religious ceremonies.

Mangoes are very low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. They are also a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin B6, A and C.

For those who are physically active, whether working out or constantly on the go, mangoes are a great way to replenish that lost potassium.

So we are going to make this healthy and holy fruit pudding and have a blessed day. It is wonderful to have a bowl of cold mango sago pudding on a hot sunny day. Yummy!

What you need is a reasonable sized ripe mango which given sweet smell and colored yellow. The look of the mango itself is very appealing. Make sure the mango is 100% riped otherwise you can't really taste its sweetness and aroma.

Firstly, cook the sago. Sago was cooked when it turned transparent and you thought it has gone missing in the hot boiling water. Separate the sago from the water using a sieve and soak in the water. Let the sago to chill in the refrigerator.



Secondly, peeled the mango and cut it into half. Keep it chill if possible before you blended it. The mango I used today is called Chukanan Mango.

We are going to blend half of the mango with 1 tbsp of sugar and 3 ice cubes using a blender to make a smooth paste (like a smoothie). Pour the mixture into a nice dessert bowl. Add 1 - 2 tbsp (or more if you like sago) of chilled cooked sago into the paste, 2-3 tbsp of cold water if you don't like the paste too sticky and mix well.

Lastly, cut the other half of the mango into cubes. Spread on top of the mango smoothie.

This mango sago pudding provides a very strong mango smell and pleasant flavor. It is very delicious. Try it out and it is best served chilled.


Enjoy!