Brazilian · dessert
Sagu de Vinho
Sagu de Vinho reads sweetness 6.5, richness 5.8 and warm spice 4.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Brazilian dessert, about 1 hr 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.8 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.5 · Richness 5.8 · Warm Spice 4.1 · Funk & Ferment 3.5 · Floral 3.0 · Bitterness 2.8 · Fruity 2.7 · Sourness 2.6 · Umami 2.3 · Herbaceous 1.8 · Earthy 1.6 · Nutty 0.6 · Citrus 0.6
What's in it (7)
- 1 cup tapioca pearls (sagu)
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cloves
- 1 cup whipped cream
Time & effort: about 1 hr 30 min (25 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 124.1 kcal, 0.5 g protein, 5.5 g fat, 13.7 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Simmer tapioca pearls in a mixture of water, red wine, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves over medium heat, stirring often, until the pearls become completely translucent and the liquid is thick.
- Pour into cups or a mold and chill until set and jelly-like.
- Serve cold topped with a spoonful of whipped cream or vanilla custard.
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- Jamaican Black Cake — Jamaican
- Norwegian Waffles (Vafler) — Scandinavian
- Cinnamon Buns (Kanelbullar) — Scandinavian
- Kaiserschmarrn mit Zwetschkenröster (Shredded Emperor's Pancake with Plum Compote) — Austrian
- King Cake — Cajun/Creole
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.