Mango Pomelo Sago

Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Calories
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Servings
4

The Ultimate Refreshing Mango Pomelo Sago Dessert (楊枝甘露)

Indulge in a classic Hong Kong-style dessert with this easy Mango Pomelo Sago recipe. Perfect for warm summer days, this vibrant treat is a tropical symphony of flavors and textures. Whether you call it Yeung Ji Gam Lo or simply a Mango Sago Pudding, this recipe is naturally gluten-free and can easily be made vegan by swapping evaporated milk for extra coconut cream. It’s a joyful, restaurant-quality dessert that you can whip up at home in under 30 minutes of active time.

© National Mango Board 2026

Ingredients

  • ½ cup small sago pearls (tapioca)
  • 2 large ripe mangos (1 diced for garnish, 1 for puree)
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • ½ cup evaporated milk (or extra coconut milk for vegan)
  • 3 tbsp sugar (adjust to mango sweetness)
  • ½ cup pomelo segments (or grapefruit), pulled into small sacs

Instructions

  1. Boil sago in a large pot of water for 10 minutes; turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes until translucent. 
  2. Drain sago and rinse under cold running water; set aside in a bowl of cold water. 
  3. Puree one mango with coconut milk, evaporated milk, and sugar until smooth. 
  4. In a large serving bowl, combine the mango puree with the drained sago pearls and half of the pomelo sacs. 
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. 
  6. Serve chilled, topped with extra diced mango and the remaining pomelo sacs. 
Categories: Desserts, Plant-Based