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Madang (Papua New Guinea)
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Nutritional Values
320kcal
2gProtein
60gCarbs
12gFat
1gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
Sago Pudding
How to order / say it
Say it
Sago Pudding — [say-go puhding]
Order
I'd like to have Sago Pudding.
Locally
Mi laikim sago pudding plis.
Say locally
A smooth dessert made with sago starch and coconut milk.
Why try it?
Sago Pudding showcases how traditional staples are transformed into delightful sweets in Madang, emphasizing the region's reliance on local natural resources like sago palm.
How it tastes
The pudding has a silky and smooth texture with a mild sweetness. The coconut milk adds a rich and creamy flavor, complemented by a hint of vanilla.
Origin & History — first documented: 1905
Sago Pudding makes use of sago, which has been a staple food in Madang for centuries. Its preparation as a pudding is a relatively recent adaptation, emerging in the early 1900s when sweet dishes gained popularity in local gastronomy.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g sago starch
- 🥛 400 ml coconut milk
- 🍯 100 g sugar
- 🧂 1 tsp vanilla extract
Method
- 1 Soak sago in water for 1 hour.
- 2 Boil coconut milk with sugar and vanilla.
- 3 Add soaked sago and stir over low heat until thick.
- 4 Pour into molds and cool before serving.
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