Sago – A chewy beautiful often combined with coconut milk and sweeteners

  • “Sago” in Sri Lankan cuisine refers to tapioca pearls, small, translucent balls made from the starch of the cassava root.
  • sago pearls are a simple yet versatile ingredient, offering a slightly chewy texture when cooked.
  • A popular Sri Lankan breakfast or snack. Sago pearls are cooked in water or milk, often flavored with coconut milk, jaggery (palm sugar), and spices like cardamom
Suitable for
: Vegetarian
Ingredients
: Sago Pearls (Tapioca Pearls), Water or Milk, Coconut Milk Jaggery (or Sugar), Spices (cardamom, cloves, etc.), Nuts and Raisins( optional
Category
: Desserts
Place of Origin
: Sri Lanka