Peranakan Coconut Tapioca Cake

Ingredients

In this adaptation of Getuk to Peranakan cuisine, we incorporate the distinct flavors and ingredients commonly found in Peranakan cooking. While the original Getuk uses palm sugar, we substitute it with gula melaka, a type of palm sugar commonly used in Peranakan desserts. Additionally, we enhance the coconut flavor by adding pandan leaves, a staple ingredient in Peranakan cuisine known for its aromatic essence. We alse have the original recipe for Getuk, so you can check it out.

• 500g (2 cups) tapioca flour 500g (2 cups) tapioca flour
• 400ml (1 ¾ cups) coconut milk 400ml (1 ¾ cups) coconut milk
• 200g (1 cup) gula melaka (palm sugar), grated 200g (1 cup) gula melaka (palm sugar), grated
• 2 pandan leaves, knotted 2 pandan leaves, knotted
• ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon salt
• Grated coconut, for garnish Grated coconut, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 300 kcal / 1255 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 10g, 8g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 50g, 25g
• Protein: 2g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large mixing bowl, combine tapioca flour, coconut milk, grated gula melaka, pandan leaves, and salt. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
2. 2.
   Pour the mixture into a greased steaming tray or dish.
3. 3.
   Steam the cake over high heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the cake is firm and cooked through.
4. 4.
   Remove the pandan leaves and allow the cake to cool completely.
5. 5.
   Once cooled, cut the cake into desired shapes and sizes.
6. 6.
   Serve the Peranakan Coconut Tapioca Cake garnished with grated coconut.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Tapioca flour — Make sure to use tapioca flour specifically, as other flours will not yield the same texture.
• Gula melaka — If gula melaka is not available, you can substitute it with dark brown sugar for a similar flavor.

Tips & Tricks

• To enhance the aroma, you can add a few drops of pandan essence to the mixture.
• For a more vibrant presentation, sprinkle some colorful edible flowers on top of the grated coconut garnish.
• If you prefer a sweeter taste, you can increase the amount of gula melaka.

Serving advice

Serve the Peranakan Coconut Tapioca Cake as a delightful dessert after a Peranakan feast. It pairs well with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Presentation advice

Arrange the cut pieces of the Coconut Tapioca Cake on a platter and sprinkle the grated coconut on top. You can also add a pandan leaf as a decorative element.