A cup of blueberries a day keeps the blues away. Oregon and Washington Blueberries are back in season! They are the leading producers of blueberries in the U.S. and the nutritional benefits are boundless!
We created Blueberry Sago with Fresh Basil and Sweet Cream using Oregon and Washington Blueberries. Grab a boost of blue with this small-but-mighty superfood!
Ingredients: (serves 3)
450g Oregon or Washington Frozen Blueberries
50g Sugar
237ml Water
0.5g Ground Cinnamon
15ml Lemon Juice
60ml Evaporated Milk
35g Pearl Sago (uncooked)
Fresh Basil
Sweet Cream
Steps:
1. In a large saucepan, bring frozen blueberries, water, sugar, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice to a boil over medium heat. Boil for a few minutes, stirring continuously, and remove from heat.
2. In a blender, combine the slightly cooled blueberry mixture and evaporated milk. Blend until smooth. Chill the blended mixture until ready to serve.
3. To make the sago, bring a pot of water to boil and add in the sago. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 15mins, until sago is transparent. Drain and rinse under cold water. Let it soak in a bowl of cold water until ready to use.
4. Portion out the chilled blueberry soup and top with sago, sweet cream and fresh basil. Serve and enjoy!
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They are widely available under various brands from retailers such as RedMart and FairPrice. Simply look for the words ‘Oregon’ or ‘Washington’ proudly emblazoned on punnets, or refer to the source at the back of a pack of frozen or dried blueberries, to be assured of premium quality.
