Laos Sweet Coconut Cakes Recipe
111kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups glutinous rice flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup pandan juice or 1/2 teaspoon of pandan extract
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup grated coconut for coating
- Pinch salt
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Steamer (bamboo or metal)
- Plate or steaming basket for holding the coconut cakes
- Grater for grating the coconut
- Measuring cups and spoons
Method
In a large mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour, sugar, and salt.
- a. Measure 2 cups of glutinous rice flour and add it to the mixing bowl.
- b. Add 1/2 cup of sugar to the bowl.
- c. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the mixture.
Gradually pour in the pandan juice and coconut milk into the bowl while stirring continuously.
- a. Measure 1/4 cup of pandan juice (or use 1/2 teaspoon of pandan extract).
- b. Slowly pour the pandan juice into the mixing bowl.
- c. Measure 1/2 cup of coconut milk and add it to the bowl.
- d. Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure all the ingredients are well combined.
Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- a. Use your hands to mix the dough, ensuring all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- b. Continue kneading the dough for about 5-7 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into round cakes.
- a. Take a small portion of the dough and roll it between your palms to form a smooth ball.
- b. Repeat the process until all the dough is used, making sure each portion is approximately the same size.
Prepare a steamer and line it with parchment paper or banana leaves.
- a. Fill a steamer pot with water and bring it to a boil.
- b. Place a sheet of parchment paper or a banana leaf on the steamer tray to prevent the cakes from sticking.
Steam the cakes for about 15-20 minutes until they become firm and translucent.
- a. Arrange the shaped cakes on the steamer tray, leaving some space between them.
- b. Cover the steamer with a lid and steam the cakes on medium heat for 15-20 minutes.
- c. Check the cakes occasionally to ensure they are cooked through and have a translucent appearance.
While the cakes are steaming, prepare the grated coconut for coating.
- a. Take 1/2 cup of grated coconut and spread it evenly on a clean plate.
- b. You can lightly toast the grated coconut in a pan for added flavor, if desired.
Once the cakes are cooked, remove them from the steamer and let them cool slightly.
- a. Turn off the heat and carefully remove the steamer tray from the pot.
- b. Allow the cakes to cool for a few minutes until they are warm to the touch.
Roll the warm cakes in the grated coconut to coat them evenly.
- a. Take one cake at a time and roll it in the grated coconut, pressing gently to ensure the coconut sticks to the surface.
- b. Repeat the process for all the cakes, making sure they are fully coated.
Serve the Laos Sweet Coconut Cakes immediately or let them cool completely before storing.
- a. Arrange the coated cakes on a serving platter.
- b. Enjoy the cakes while they are still warm for the best texture and flavor.
- c. If storing for later, place the cakes in an airtight container once cooled and store them at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories111kcalCarbohydrates14gProtein1gFat6gSaturated Fat6gPolyunsaturated Fat0.1gMonounsaturated Fat0.3gSodium4mgPotassium60mgFiber1gSugar13gVitamin C0.2mgCalcium4mgIron1mg
Notes
To make pandan juice, blend 4-5 pandan leaves with 1/4 cup of water, strain the mixture, and use the green liquid as a substitute for pandan extract.
When shaping the coconut cake mixture into balls, wet your hands with water to prevent sticking.
To make the cakes extra coconutty, you can mix some of the grated coconut into the batter before shaping into balls.
You can add a pinch of salt to the mixture to enhance the flavor. If you don't have a steamer, you can use a large pot with a colander or sieve placed over it. Fill the pot with enough water to reach just below the colander or sieve, and steam the cakes on a plate or parchment paper in the colander/sieve.
You can add a pinch of salt to the mixture to enhance the flavor. If you don't have a steamer, you can use a large pot with a colander or sieve placed over it. Fill the pot with enough water to reach just below the colander or sieve, and steam the cakes on a plate or parchment paper in the colander/sieve.