SAKSAK (PAPUAN SWEET SAGO DUMPLING)

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This comes from the coastal regions of Papua New Guinea. If done properly, you should have little rectangular-shaped sago dumplings. If you don't have banana leaves, you can use aluminum foil.

Provided by Missy Wombat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 cups ground sago (cassava/tapioca/manioc)
4 ripe bananas, mashed
3 -5 banana leaves
6 coconuts, milk of

Steps:

  • Mix the ground sago and the 4 ripe bananas together well.
  • Heat the banana leaves over the fire to soften them.
  • Cut the banana leaves into little rectangular pieces and wrap the sago in these pieces.
  • Pop the wrapped sago into boiling hot water in a pot.
  • Let these boil for about 20 minutes.
  • Prepare another pot of creamed coconut milk.
  • Squeeze the milk out of the 6 coconuts and boil this milk until it comes to boiling point.
  • Take the sago out of the boiling water, unwrap it from the banana wrap and drop the sago into the boiling coconut milk.
  • Let cook for another 20 minutes.

SufiaN Ahmed Double S
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect.


Tauhid Media
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I'm allergic to coconut, so I had to make some substitutions. I used almond milk instead of coconut milk and it turned out great!


Wasillah Haqmal
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture of the sago dumplings.


Valina I Rivera
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I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. This dish was just okay. I've had much better Indonesian desserts.


Razane
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This dish is a great way to introduce your friends and family to Indonesian cuisine. It's sweet, savory, and totally addictive.


Geneva Ford
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I've never had sago dumplings before, but I'm definitely a fan now. They're so unique and flavorful.


Steve Chikwe
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This is one of my favorite Indonesian desserts. It's so simple to make, yet so incredibly delicious.


Hbiba Aktar
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I still enjoyed this dish. The sago dumplings were really interesting and the palm sugar syrup was delicious.


Maytham Ameir
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover coconut milk. I always have some on hand, so it's nice to have a recipe that uses it up.


Mim Tahsin
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I had some trouble finding sago pearls, but I was able to substitute tapioca pearls and it worked out just fine.


Danny Silomba
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The dumplings were a bit too chewy for my taste, but the coconut milk sauce was spot on.


Max Robinson
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This dish is a true labor of love, but it's totally worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious dessert that will impress your friends and family.


Sherman Waysome
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I added some fresh mango and pineapple to the sago mixture, and it turned out amazing!


Tamil Pavaan
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Followed the recipe and it turned out great! The dumplings were soft and chewy, and the coconut milk sauce was rich and flavorful. Definitely a keeper!


Siqou Siqou
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Absolutely divine! This Papuan sago dumpling dessert is a delightful explosion of flavors and textures. The chewy sago pearls, the sweetness of the coconut milk and palm sugar, and the aromatic pandan leaves come together perfectly to create a truly