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Coconut Sago Cake
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A soft, chewy and fragrant traditional Southeast Asian steamed cake bursting with rich coconut flavour and a satisfying QQ texture.
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柔软Q弹爽口，椰糖西米糕，传统沙谷米糕,，可口椰香味
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Cooking Steps
11
STEP 1 OF 11
Soak the Sago
Pour enough water over the sago pearls and let them soak for 30 minutes.
Go to YouTube · 0:26STEP 2 OF 11
Drain the Sago
After soaking, pour the sago into a bowl and set aside.
Go to YouTube · 0:42STEP 3 OF 11
Chop the Coconut Sugar
Roughly chop the coconut palm sugar into smaller pieces.
Go to YouTube · 0:54STEP 4 OF 11
Melt Sugar with Coconut Milk
Add chopped sugar and coconut milk to a pot, stir constantly over medium heat until sugar fully dissolves. Do not boil.
Go to YouTube · 0:58STEP 5 OF 11
Mix Sago Batter
Pour the coconut sugar mixture into the sago, add salt and dried shredded coconut, then stir well to combine.
Go to YouTube · 1:33STEP 6 OF 11
Prepare the Mould
Brush a heatproof bowl with oil, then line it with non-stick baking paper.
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Fill and Level Mould
Pour the sago mixture into the prepared mould and smooth the surface flat.
Go to YouTube · 2:23STEP 8 OF 11
Boil the Steamer
Pour enough water into the steamer and bring it to a boil over high heat.
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Steam the Cake
Once water is boiling, place the mould in and steam over medium heat for 40 minutes until sago turns translucent.
Go to YouTube · 2:52STEP 10 OF 11
Cool Before Cutting
Remove from heat and allow the cake to cool completely before slicing.
Go to YouTube · 3:08STEP 11 OF 11
Coat with Coconut
Cut the cooled cake into pieces and roll each piece in dried shredded coconut to coat.
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