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.
Coconut Sago Cake
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Cooking Steps
11
STEP 1 OF 11
Soak the Sago
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Open on YouTube ↗Pour enough water over the sago pearls and let them soak for 30 minutes.
STEP 2 OF 11
Drain the Sago
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Open on YouTube ↗After soaking, pour the sago into a bowl and set aside.
STEP 3 OF 11
Chop the Coconut Sugar
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Open on YouTube ↗Roughly chop the coconut palm sugar into smaller pieces.
STEP 4 OF 11
Melt Sugar with Coconut Milk
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Open on YouTube ↗Add chopped sugar and coconut milk to a pot, stir constantly over medium heat until sugar fully dissolves. Do not boil.
STEP 5 OF 11
Mix Sago Batter
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Open on YouTube ↗Pour the coconut sugar mixture into the sago, add salt and dried shredded coconut, then stir well to combine.
STEP 6 OF 11
Prepare the Mould
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Open on YouTube ↗Brush a heatproof bowl with oil, then line it with non-stick baking paper.
STEP 7 OF 11
Fill and Level Mould
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Open on YouTube ↗Pour the sago mixture into the prepared mould and smooth the surface flat.
STEP 8 OF 11
Boil the Steamer
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Open on YouTube ↗Pour enough water into the steamer and bring it to a boil over high heat.
STEP 9 OF 11
Steam the Cake
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Open on YouTube ↗Once water is boiling, place the mould in and steam over medium heat for 40 minutes until sago turns translucent.
STEP 10 OF 11
Cool Before Cutting
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Open on YouTube ↗Remove from heat and allow the cake to cool completely before slicing.
STEP 11 OF 11
Coat with Coconut
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Open on YouTube ↗Cut the cooled cake into pieces and roll each piece in dried shredded coconut to coat.
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