Indulge in the unique flavors of pandan and tapioca with these delightful steamed cakes. Made with pandan extract and chewy tapioca pearls, these cakes are soft, fragrant, and perfect for tea time or dessert. With a subtle hint of sweetness and a vibrant green color, these cakes are sure to impress your family and friends. Follow this easy recipe to create these mouthwatering treats in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup tapioca pearls
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup pandan juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Directions
- In a saucepan, cook the tapioca pearls according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the water, coconut milk, pandan juice, sugar, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
- Add the cooked tapioca pearls to the mixture and stir gently to combine.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water. Add this mixture to the tapioca pearl mixture and stir well.
- Pour the mixture into small individual cake molds or ramekins.
- Prepare a steamer and place the molds in the steamer. Steam for about 15 minutes or until the cakes are set and firm.
- Remove the cakes from the steamer and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Once cooled, carefully remove the cakes from the molds and transfer to a serving plate.
- Serve the steamed pandan tapioca pearl cakes warm or chilled. Enjoy!
