Sago / Sagu Kelapa Recipes

This dish was introduced by my wife is another simple and easy recipe to follow. It is ‘Sago Kelapa’ one of the popular dessert recipes available in Malaysia. Just to let you know, this is my first time having the ‘Sago Kelapa’ abroad and I must say, I like it even though I’m not a big fan of dessert myself.

Sagu Kelapa

Yes, I’m not a dessert fan, but during fasting month, I feel like to have a dessert is a must. If you’re in Malaysia during the period of Ramadhan, this can be easily found in any ‘Bazar’ or roadside stall that are selling desserts.

Sago Kelapa

However, when living abroad and thinking to have this kind of dish, you've got to make it yourself. But don’t worry so much as all the ingredients can be easily found. Thanks to Oriental Supermarket and Asia Market.

So to try the recipe, please follow the instructions below;

Ingredients
1 cup of sago
1 cup of sugar
2 cup of warm water
1 cup of desiccated coconut
Food coloring (red)
Pinch of salt

How To:

1. Wash and soak sago (at least for 15 minutes).
2. Drain the sago.
3. Dissolve sugar in warm water and add few drop of food coloring.
4. In a pot, pour the water (dissolved sugar) into the sago and stir it well until boil and the sago become clear.
5. Put the cooked sago in a container and cool it down / put in fridge.
6. Once cooled, cut them into preference pieces and roll onto desiccated coconut(mix desiccated coconut with a pinch of salt).