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Burmese Coconut Sago Dessert Recipe (Shwe Yin Aye)

A traditional Burmese dessert made with coconut milk, sago pearls, and a variety of toppings.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Burmese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup sago pearls
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water

Toppings

  • ½ cup cooked sticky rice
  • ½ cup cooked agar-agar
  • ¼ cup cooked sago pearls

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse sago pearls under cold water.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add sago pearls and cook until translucent, about 10-15 minutes.
  3. 3. Strain and rinse cooked sago pearls under cold water. Set aside.
  4. 4. In a mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
  5. 5. Add cooked sago pearls to the coconut milk mixture. Stir to combine.
  6. 6. Serve in bowls, topped with cooked sticky rice, agar-agar, and extra sago pearls.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Burmese Dessert, Coconut, Sago
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