If you're a fan of East Asian desserts, you may come across sago and tapioca pearls quite often. They make stellar additions to countless treats such as sweet soups, halo-halo (a Filipino shaved ...

The combination of the chewy sago pearls, creamy coconut milk and delectably rich gula melaka (Malaysian palm sugar, see note) is simply irresistible. The pudding can be served hot or cold ...

7. Divide the mixture into small balls and make roundels and flatten the kebabs. 8. Spread soaked sago pearls on a plate, place the flattened kebabs on sago and firmly press so sago can coat the kebab ...

In Hong Kong, you'll find this sweet fruit soup sold everywhere from traditional dessert shops to five-star ... then stir in the sago. Lower the flame and simmer until the sago is transparent.

I've seen some recipes for sago and rice puddings that require lengthy ... to the boil then gently whisk in ½ cup small tapioca pearls and bring back to a boil. Turn to a gentle boil and cook ...