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Brilio.net - Sago pearls or also known as tapioca pearls is a type of food made from sago flour. In the form of small granules, pearl sago is usually used as a mixture for making drinks or desserts. Apart from its round shape, pearl sago also has a chewy texture and can provide a unique sensation with every bite.
With its beautiful appearance and delicious taste , pearl sago is a favorite for refreshing and filling food or drinks. Known as a food that is suitable for various dishes, pearl sago also has good nutritional value because it contains complex carbohydrates and is low in fat.
However, despite these advantages, many people are still confused when boiling sago pearls. If done carelessly, the results of boiled sago pearls can be undercooked or even overcooked and break easily. Not only that, pearl sago also sticks easily, making it even more difficult to process.
Because its texture is very hard when raw, pearl sago must be boiled in a pressure cooker. This high pressure cooker can cook pearl sago quickly. However, if you don't have a pressure cooker, you can still use a regular pan, you know.
An Instagram user @peweys once showed more about the trick of boiling sago pearls without pressure cooker. If pearl sago can usually be cooked in 45 minutes, this trick can shorten the duration to just 11 minutes, you know. Even if you only use an ordinary pan, the results of boiled pearl sago can be clear, perfectly cooked, and not sticky.
Reported by BrilioFood from the Instagram account @peweys on Tuesday (19/3), the netizen admitted to using method 5.30.6. So pearl sago is boiled twice for 5 minutes and 6 minutes. And in between boiling, the pearl sago will be soaked in hot water for 30 minutes.
Quick trick for boiling pearl sago so that the results are clear and not sticky in 11 minutes.
For further processing, first boil water in a pan until it boils. After that, put 100 grams of pearl sago into it. Stir and add 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. If so, stir again and boil for 5 minutes with the pan open.
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After 5 minutes, turn off the stove and cover the pan. At this stage, soak the sago pearls for 30 minutes. So, the temperature of the water that is still hot will continue the ripening process, so that the sago pearls will be softer and more cooked.
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Next, open the lid of the pan and stir in the pearl sago. After that, turn on the stove again and boil for 6 minutes. If so, turn off the stove and cover the pan. Let the sago pearls sit again until they are completely cold or no longer hot.
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So, the cold pearl sago can be immediately removed and filtered. So that the results are more supple and not sticky, you can soak the sago pearls in plain water. After that, strain again and the pearl sago is ready to use. The results are guaranteed to be chewy, clear and perfectly cooked.
If you want to process pearl sago, you can copy the trick shared by Instagram user @peweys at home. Using an ordinary pan, pearl sago can be cooked perfectly. Apart from that, the short boiling process means it still saves gas. How? Interested in trying it too?
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Tips for storing boiled pearl sago.
Boiled pearl sago can be used as a food stock or drink mixture so that it can be used immediately at any time. Here are some tips for storing boiled pearl sago so that it stays fresh and lasts a long time.
1. Strain from the boiled water.
After the pearl sago is boiled, strain the pearl sago from the boiled water using a sieve or fine sieve to separate the sago and water.
2. Wash with clean water.
Wash the filtered pearl sago with clean water to remove any remaining cooking water and prevent it from sticking.
3. Soak in cold water.
Soak the washed sago pearls in cold water for a few minutes to cool them and maintain their texture.
4. Store in an airtight container.
Store boiled pearl sago in an airtight container to prevent it from drying out quickly or being exposed to air.
5. Add a little oil.
Add a little oil (such as coconut oil or vegetable oil) to the boiled pearl sago in an airtight container. This oil can help keep sago pearls moist.
6. Store in the refrigerator.
If you want to store pearl sago for a longer period of time, store it in the refrigerator.
7. Use for a short time.
Boiled pearl sago should be used for a short time to maintain the best texture and taste.
8. Boil again before using.
If you want to store pearl sago for reuse, boil the pearl sago again in hot water before using to restore its moisture and elasticity.
9. Add sugar or syrup.
If the pearl sago will be stored for a long time, add a little sugar or syrup to the pearl sago before storing to maintain the taste and prevent the pearl sago from becoming too hard.
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