Sago and Taro Pudding (Xiang Yu Xi Mi Lu / 香芋西米露)
Hong Kong and Guangdong — influenced by Southeast Asian coconut traditions
Popular Cantonese sweet soup of tapioca sago pearls and taro cubes in a light coconut milk and rock sugar broth. The sago becomes translucent with a white opaque centre when properly cooked. Served warm or with crushed ice. Extremely popular in Hong Kong teahouses and Southeast Asian Chinese dessert shops.