Mango pomelo sago

Mango pomelo sago
Course Dessert
Place of origin Hong Kong
Serving temperature Cold
Main ingredients Mango, pomelo, sago, coconut milk, cream, sugar
Variations ice cream, ice pop, pudding
Food energy
(per serving)
 264 kcal (1105 kJ)
Cookbook: Mango pomelo sago  Media: Mango pomelo sago
Mango pomelo sago
Traditional Chinese 楊枝甘露
Simplified Chinese 杨枝甘露
Literal meaning poplar branch sweet dew

Mango pomelo sago is a type of contemporary Hong Kong dessert. Having invented in 1984 by Lei Garden, it has sustained its popularity up till now. This dessert can be found in the menu of many Chinese restaurants and dessert stores in Hong Kong as well as Singapore. As time goes by, this dessert has evolved into many different forms for the purpose of coping with the keen competition brought by other newly invented desserts. For example, it serves as a flavour for other desserts and drinks. [1]

Origin/History

The chinese name of “mango pomelo sago”( 楊枝甘露 ) comes from the concept of dropping manna from a willow branch which makes people feel refreshed when they taste it. It was also the secret tool of the Guanyin according to the traditional Chinese mythology- Journey to The West.


This dessert was said to be invented by Lei Garden in 1984 when it decided to set up its first branch in Singapore. Given that it wanted to create a new dessert which is in line with the taste of Singaporeans. [2]


Wong Wing-chee, the former head chef of the Lei Garden, invented mango pomelo sago as a new dish of the Lei Garden. Due to the sub-tropical climate in Southeast Asia, he intentionally invented this dessert to make people feel cooler after having a taste of it. Inspired by the local ingredients in Singapore, Wong decided to make a dessert featuring mango, pomelo and sago. [3]


However, there is another version of the origin saying that this dessert was invented by the Lei Garden in order to make good use of the leftover pomelo after making Lo Hei in Chinese New Year.


Recipe

According to Maria Cordero, a Filipino-Hong Kong singer who is fond of cooking, the process of making this dessert is 'a piece of cake'. All the ingredients it needs are diced mango, sliced pomelo, sago, coconut milk, evaporated milk and milk. First, boil the sago while blending mango, coconut milk, evaporated milk and milk in the blender. When the sago begins to float and turns into transparent, rinse it for later use. Then, pour the mixture into a bowl together with the cooked sago and mix well. Lastly, the pomelo is put on top of the mixture for decoration. All these ingredients can be chilled beforehand to improve the taste of this dessert. [4] [5]

Health Consequences

While people may have the perception that majority of traditional Chinese desserts are 'healthier' than the western one that sold in patisseries in terms of nutrition content, according to dietitian, with the use of coconut milk and evaporated milk, this dessert contains high calories. In general, each bowl of mango pomelo sago contains around 264 kcal, which is relatively high when compared to other desserts like sweet potato soup which is with 154 kcal. If we consume this dessert too frequently, there is high probability that cholesterol level in blood vessels will rise drastically due to the high content of saturated fat and sugar from the coconut milk and evaporated milk respectively. A healthier alternative would be substituting milk with semi-skimmed or skimmed milk and reduce the amount of coconut milk and evaporated milk used.

Evolution

In order to suit different tastes of people and attract new customers, people keep coming up with a wide variety of ideas to make new desserts by using mango pomelo sago as the base ingredient.

[6][7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16]


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References

  1. ↑ "Sweet dreams: Love Yogurt not just dessert". pittnews. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  2. ↑ "Best Mango Pomelo Dessert In Singapore – 杨枝甘露 Rocks". DANIELFOODDIARY.
  3. ↑ "楊枝甘露". Sing Tao Daily. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  4. ↑ Ennvy.c. "Mango Sago Dessert". Recipe Yum. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  5. ↑ "Mango pomelo sago cream cheese cup". HK headline.
  6. ↑ "mango pomelo sago". world recipe. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  7. ↑ "Prosperity menus focus on traditional festive favourites". The Star Online. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  8. ↑ "楊枝甘露". Hung Fook Tong. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  9. ↑ "Mango Deluxe with Aloe Vera for Strengthening Stomach". Hung Fook Tong. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  10. ↑ "Pomelo and mango with sago and D24 Durian with sago". Hui Lau Shan. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  11. ↑ "Mango Sunshine". Maxim's cake. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  12. ↑ "mini snow-skin mooncake". jetso guide. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  13. ↑ "ice lolly". Appolo. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  14. ↑ "首創楊枝甘露咖啡 林東源牧羊少年 尖沙咀有咩好食". sina. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  15. ↑ "涼粉系列". Tong Ren Hui Dessert. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  16. ↑ "Ice Dumplings". Maxim's. Retrieved 24 March 2016.


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