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Refreshing Grass Jelly Dessert with Taro Balls and Mango

A refreshing Asian dessert made with silky grass jelly, chewy taro balls, juicy mango, and a creamy coconut milk base. This homemade treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings on a warm day!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Grass Jelly

  • 30 g grass jelly powder
  • 70 g water for dissolving grass jelly powder
  • 400 g water for cooking grass jelly
  • 30 g granulated sugar
  • 15 g brown sugar

Coconut Milk Base

  • 150 g coconut milk
  • 180 g whole milk
  • 20-25 g condensed milk

Toppings

  • 80 g taro balls store-bought or homemade, adjust as desired
  • 50 g mango cubes about half a mango, diced
  • 40 g sago pearls
  • Sweetened red beans to taste (store-bought or homemade)
  • Raisins to taste
  • Crushed peanuts to taste

Instructions

Making the Grass Jelly

  • Add 30g grass jelly powder into a clean bowl. Pour in 70g water and stir until the powder is fully dissolved and lump-free.
  • In a saucepan, combine 15g brown sugar, 30g granulated sugar, and 400g water. Heat over medium, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved.
  • When the sugar water boils, slowly pour in the dissolved grass jelly mixture while stirring quickly to prevent clumps.
  • Continue stirring and cook until it boils again. Skim off any foam on the surface with a spoon.
  • Pour the mixture into a container and let it cool at room temperature until fully set.

Preparing the Sago Pearls

  • Bring 800g water to a boil in another saucepan. Add 40g sago pearls and stir to prevent sticking.
  • Cook until the sago pearls have a small white center remaining (about 5–7 minutes). Cover, turn off the heat, and let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Drain the sago using a sieve, rinse under cold water until completely cool, and set aside.

Cooking the Taro Balls

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the taro balls and stir gently.
  • Cook until the taro balls float to the surface, then boil for an additional 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
  • Preparing the Coconut Milk Base
  • In a bowl, mix 150g coconut milk, 180g whole milk, and 20-25g condensed milk. Stir until fully blended.

Assembling the Dessert

  • Cut the cooled grass jelly into small cubes and divide them into 4 bowls. For the mango, slice it into small cubes or bite-sized pieces.
  • Add the taro balls, sago pearls, mango cubes, sweetened red beans, raisins, and crushed peanuts.
  • Pour the coconut milk base over the ingredients until everything is submerged.