Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp pandan extract
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup grated coconut
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup palm sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Special equipment needed:
- Steamer
- Muffin pan or small cups
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut milk, water, pandan extract, and egg.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
4. Grease the muffin pan or small cups with oil or butter.
5. Pour the batter into the cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
6. Steam the cups for about 15-20 minutes or until the cakes are cooked through.
7. In a small saucepan, combine grated coconut, salt, palm sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture thickens.
8. Once the cakes are cooked, remove them from the steamer and let them cool for a few minutes.
9. Remove the cakes from the cups and serve with the coconut topping.
Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
Steaming temperature: 100°C
Serving size:
Makes 12 cakes
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 156
Total fat: 5g
Saturated fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 16mg
Sodium: 102mg
Total carbohydrates: 28g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Sugar: 16g
Protein: 2g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Glutinous rice flour can be substituted with regular rice flour or cornstarch.
- Pandan extract can be substituted with vanilla extract or green food coloring.
- Palm sugar can be substituted with brown sugar or white sugar.
Variations:
- Add sliced bananas or jackfruit to the batter for a fruity twist.
- Use different toppings such as chocolate sauce or caramel sauce.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to grease the muffin pan or cups well to prevent the cakes from sticking.
- Do not overfill the cups with batter as the cakes will rise during steaming.
- To check if the cakes are cooked, insert a toothpick in the center of one cake. If it comes out clean, the cakes are done.
Storage instructions:
- Store the cakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- To reheat the cakes, steam them for a few minutes until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the cakes on a platter with the coconut topping drizzled over them.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves or edible flowers.
Pairings:
- Serve with a hot cup of tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit salad or sliced fruit.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the cakes are too dense, reduce the amount of glutinous rice flour and increase the amount of all-purpose flour.
- If the cakes are too dry, increase the amount of coconut milk and reduce the amount of water.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use clean and sanitized equipment when preparing the recipe.
- Store the cakes in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage.
Food history:
- Kue Lumpur Nagasari is a traditional Indonesian dessert that originated from Java.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, coconutty, and slightly nutty.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a dessert or snack.
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Region: Indonesian