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Mango Bango

Mango Bango is a creamy Filipino dessert made with sweet mango, chewy sago pearls and coconut jelly in a lightly sweet milk base. This refreshing tropical dessert is simple to prepare and perfect for warm weather.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: filipino dessert, mango, mango bango, sago
Servings: 6 serves
Author: Andrea

Ingredients

  • ¼ c dried sago
  • 2 c ripe mango cut into cubes (approximately 1 large mango, or 2 medium)
  • ½ c nata de coco
  • 2 tablespoon condensed milk more or less based on personal preference
  • 1.5 c 385mL evaporated milk

Instructions

  • Prepare sago: in a small saucepan, bring water to a rolling boil. Add dried sago pearls. Boil for 5 minutes. Turn off heat, cover and leave to sit for 15 minutes.
  • Once cooked through, strain and set aside to cool.
  • In a bowl, combine diced mangoes, cooked sago, nata de coco, evaporated milk and condensed milk. Stir well.
  • Cover and place in the fridge for at least two hours to chill. Serve cold.