Tim Cahill

In the sago palms, you'll often find sago beetles which are about the size of your little finger. The Karowai put those on the fire until they're crispy and eat them. They taste a little bit like creamy snails. But compared to sago, the sago beetle is really pretty good.

American Writer

Sago is primarily used for thickening soups or making desserts and is similar to tapioca.

Cooking Ingredient

Sago is often found in Asian and Pacific Island dishes, where it's a staple carbohydrate.

Cultural Dish

Sago is commonly sold as small, white opaque balls known as 'pearls', used in various dishes.

Pearl Form

Sago palms thrive in warm, humid climates, commonly grown in Southeast Asia & Melanesia.

Tropical Origin

Sago palms are sustainable; their harvesting does not kill the tree, supporting eco-friendly practices.

Sustainable Crop

Sago palms can live for many years and only flower once before dying, making them unique among plants.

Long Lifespan

 I'm not very optimistic when it comes to the pen and I think they would lose their culture and their way of life no doubt and if they would be happy to do so that would be fine if they were saying you know yeah I am so sick and tired of eating this sago porridge it's