Thursday, May 26, 2011

Melon Sago Drink 蜜瓜西米露

A sweet refreshing drink for hot days, also served as a dessert sometimes.

Ingredients:
2 cantaloupes
1/4 cup sago
2 cups water
sugar
1 can coconut cream

Boil water and add sago, bring to a boil again and turn off heat.  Let sago stand until plump.  Drain off excess water if any.  Rinse with cold water.

Peel and cut sago in chunks and push through juicer to extract juice. (Some juicers cannot juice soft fruit, in which case you will need to blend it well in a blender and sieve if nec.)
Add sago and sugar to taste (remember the cantaloupe is already sweet).
Add coconut cream.
Chill until cold, add some ice and serve.
(In Hong Kong, some restaurants also add pomelo segments.)