Sago Pudding (Gula Melaka)

Sago gula melaka is a Malaysian dessert made with sugar from a coconut tree, coconut milk, and pearl sago for a delicious treat.

• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 234 Calories

Ingredients

• 10 cups water
• 2 cups canned coconut milk
• 7 ounces pearl sago, rinsed and drained
• 7 ounces palm sugar
• 0.5 cup water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring 10 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Gradually stir in the sago so that it does not clump. Return to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cook until the sago turns translucent, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Pour the sago into jelly molds, and refrigerate overnight.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, stir together the palm sugar and water. Bring to a boil, and cook until the sugar has dissolved. Strain through a fine sieve to remove grit.

Step 3

Unmold the puddings, and serve with the coconut milk and palm sugar syrup (gula melaka) separately for each person to pour over their serving.