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Kue Apel Sarang Semut Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup grated apple
- 1/2 cup grated coconut
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sarang semut (ant's nest) extract

Special equipment needed:
- Steamer
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Muffin cups

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, rice flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
2. Add grated apple and grated coconut to the dry ingredients and mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together water, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Add sarang semut extract to the batter and mix well.
6. Pour the batter into muffin cups, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
7. Steam the muffin cups for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the muffin cups from the steamer and let cool.


Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Temperature:
Steaming temperature: 100°C
Serving size:
This recipe makes 12 muffins.

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 170
Total fat: 9g
Saturated fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg
Sodium: 180mg
Total carbohydrate: 21g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Total sugars: 10g
Protein: 2g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Sarang semut extract can be substituted with honey or maple syrup.

Variations:
- Add chopped nuts or raisins to the batter for added texture.
- Use different types of fruit, such as banana or pineapple, instead of apple.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to grate the apple and coconut finely to ensure even distribution in the batter.
- Use muffin cups that are heat-resistant and can withstand steaming.
- To prevent the muffins from sticking to the muffin cups, lightly grease the cups with vegetable oil before pouring in the batter.

Storage instructions:
- Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- To reheat the muffins, steam them for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the muffins on a platter with a dusting of powdered sugar and a sprinkle of grated coconut.

Garnishes:
- Top the muffins with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Pairings:
- Serve the muffins with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit salad or yogurt parfait.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the muffins turn out too dense, try reducing the amount of rice flour in the recipe.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use heat-resistant muffin cups to prevent them from melting or releasing harmful chemicals during steaming.

Food history:
- Kue Apel Sarang Semut is a traditional Indonesian snack that originated from the island of Java.

Flavor profiles:
- The muffins have a sweet and slightly tangy flavor from the grated apple, with a subtle nutty taste from the sarang semut extract.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the muffins as a dessert or snack.

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Region: Indonesian

Taste: Sweet, Spicy, Tangy, Fruity