Sago with Honeydew and Coconut Milk

Name: Sago with Honeydew and Coconut Milk
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 6-8
Cuisine: Singaporean
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons dried sago pearls (see note); 1 ripe honeydew melon, or cantaloupe; Crushed ice, to serve (optional); 9 cups (2½ litres) water; 1½ cups (375 ml) coconut cream; ½ cup (100 g) sugar