Description
A refreshing Mango Smoothie with Small Sticky Rice Balls combines creamy coconut milk, sweet mango puree, chewy glutinous rice balls, and translucent sago pearls. This tropical dessert smoothie is perfect chilled and offers a delightful textural contrast and natural sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Sago
- 100 g sago pearls
- Water (over 10 times the weight of sago, for boiling)
Glutinous Rice Balls (Tang Yuan)
- 150 g glutinous rice balls
- Water for boiling
Mango and Coconut Milk
- 100 g mango flesh (approximately 1 medium mango)
- 240 g coconut milk
Instructions
- Cook the Sago: Boil a large pot of water, ensuring the water to sago ratio is greater than 10:1. Add the sago pearls once boiling, stir occasionally to avoid sticking, then cover and let it simmer for 20 minutes. When you notice small white dots in the center of the pearls, turn off the heat. Cover and let sit for an additional 20 minutes until the sago turns transparent. Scoop the sago out and rinse it in a bowl of water to prevent clumping.
- Boil the Glutinous Rice Balls: In another pot, bring water to a boil. Add the glutinous rice balls and gently stir to prevent sticking. Cook until the balls float to the surface, then simmer for 1 more minute. Remove them and transfer to a bowl of water to keep from sticking.
- Prepare the Mango: Dice the mango. Mash half of it by hand or blend it with the coconut milk for a smoother consistency.
- Assemble the Smoothie: In serving bowls, combine the cooked sago, diced mango pieces, and the glutinous rice balls. Pour in the coconut milk along with the blended mango puree. Stir everything thoroughly. For best results, chill the mixture in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.
Notes
- Use plenty of water when cooking sago to prevent them from clumping or sticking to the pot.
- Rinsing the cooked sago and rice balls in cold water stops the cooking process and keeps them from sticking together.
- Blending half the mango with coconut milk creates a smooth, creamy base while the diced mango pieces add texture.
- This dessert is best served chilled for a refreshing treat.
- You can adjust the coconut milk quantity to achieve desired creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
