Malaysian Gula Melaka (Tapioca Dessert) – a delicious recipe with sago pearls, cane sugar, water, water, coconut milk. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Bring 3 cups water to boil, add the sago pearls. Stir frequently to prevent from sticking, especially once the sago changes colour to transparent. Pay special attention to the bottom of the pan to prevent it from sticking. Cook until all sago has changed to transparent colour.
2
Drain the sago in a sieve rinsing it in cool/running water. (You may want to do this in several portions so that the sago does not clump in one lump in the sieve making it hard to drain.) The very starchy water will clump through the sieve, so pay attention to the underside of the sieve and make sure you keep it under running cold water.
3
Pour the sago into one large mold, or into individual cups. Put into the fridge and allow to cool.
4
In a saucepan, add the chopped cane sugar and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil making sure all the sugar is dissolved. When it just starts to coat the back of a spoon, it is ready. Remove into a little milk jug (or pyrex measuring cup) and put it in the fridge to cool.
5
Serve the gula melakah with a little bit of coconut milk and cane sugar syrup. Enjoy!
255
kcal
Calories
3
g
Fat
55
g
Carbs
3
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 5 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 grams sago pearls, 200 grams pure cane sugar block*, or palm sugar, 3 cups water, 1/2 cup water, and more.
Yes, Malaysian Gula Melaka (Tapioca Dessert) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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