Green Crystal Sago Cake
A beloved traditional Chinese dessert known for its vivid jade-green hue, glistening crystal-like sago texture, soft chewy bite, and delicate sweet flavor.
Story
This charming traditional Chinese dessert earned its name from its vivid jade-green color and glistening, crystal-like sago texture, making it a popular staple at festive family gatherings, Lunar New Year feasts, and casual afternoon tea times. Its soft, slightly bouncy consistency and light, subtle sweetness make it a refreshing, palate-cleansing treat, often served chilled to highlight its unique melt-in-your-mouth quality.
Ingredients
green sago
to taste
sesame filling
to taste
sugar
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Rinse the sago with water, do not soak it (the photo shows green sago, but I converted it to black and white)
2
Step 2
Drain off the water, then mix with sugar.
3
Step 3
Press into a mold, press firmly, then add sesame filling (other types of filling can also be used)
4
Step 4
Add sago on top as well, press firmly!! Otherwise it will fall apart when unmolding.
5
Step 5
Place into a pot of boiling water, then steam for 10 minutes.
