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| − | '''Sago''' is | + | '''Sago''' is the [[pith]] found inside the stems of some [[cycad]] plants of the genus ''[[Cycas]]'', the most notable being ''[[Cycas revoluta]]''. |
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| − | + | The pith is first [[grinding|ground]] to a coarse [[flour]], washed carefully to leach out natural [[toxin]]s, then dried and cooked to become a [[starch]]y [[granular|granular]] [[Fecula|fecula]]. It is very similar to [[tapioca]] and is used for many of the same purposes. '''Sago''' forms part of the [[staple diet]] of the lowlands of [[New Guinea]] and the [[Moluccas]]. | |
| − | + | Sago can be made into [[steaming|steam]]ed [[pudding]]s such as [[sago plum pudding]], ground into a [[powder]] and used as a [[thickener]] for other dishes, or used as a dense [[gluten|glutinous]] [[flour]]. | |
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| + | In [[India]] pearl sago (a form of sago) is called ''[[Sabudana]]'', and is used in a variety of dishes including ''[[khichdi]]'', [[wafers]] and puddings. | ||
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| + | ==Botany== | ||
The [[Cycas revoluta|Sago Cycad]] or "Sago Palm" is a slow-growing [[ornamental plant]]. | The [[Cycas revoluta|Sago Cycad]] or "Sago Palm" is a slow-growing [[ornamental plant]]. | ||
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Sago is the pith found inside the stems of some cycad plants of the genus Cycas, the most notable being Cycas revoluta.
Culinary Use
The pith is first ground to a coarse flour, washed carefully to leach out natural toxins, then dried and cooked to become a starchy granular fecula. It is very similar to tapioca and is used for many of the same purposes. Sago forms part of the staple diet of the lowlands of New Guinea and the Moluccas.
Sago can be made into steamed puddings such as sago plum pudding, ground into a powder and used as a thickener for other dishes, or used as a dense glutinous flour.
In India pearl sago (a form of sago) is called Sabudana, and is used in a variety of dishes including khichdi, wafers and puddings.
Botany
The Sago Cycad or "Sago Palm" is a slow-growing ornamental plant.
