Sagu de Vinho (Brazilian Tapioca Pearls in Red Wine)
Glossy sago pearls simmered in spiced red wine syrup and served chilled. A ruby coloured vegan dessert from southern Brazil.
- Time3 hr 40
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.57 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Bring the water to the boil in a pan. Stir in the sago and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often, until mostly translucent with a small white dot in the middle.
10 min - 2
Tip into a sieve and rinse under cold running water to remove the starch.
- 3
In the same pan, heat the wine, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and lemon peel. Simmer for 10 minutes to make a light syrup.
10 min - 4
Add the rinsed sago and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring, until completely clear and the syrup is lightly thick.
5 min - 5
Remove the cinnamon, cloves and peel. Spoon into glasses and chill for at least 3 hours before serving.
180 min
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