Pandan Coconut Bahulu Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup pandan juice
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Special equipment needed:
- Bahulu mold pan

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, pandan juice, and vegetable oil.
4. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking until well combined.
5. Grease the bahulu mold pan with vegetable oil.
6. Fill each mold with the batter until it is about 3/4 full.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before removing the bahulu from the mold.
9. Repeat until all the batter is used up.


- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 15-20 minutes
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 350°F
Serving size:
- Makes about 24 bahulu

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 2g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- All-purpose flour can be substituted with cake flour or rice flour.
- Sugar can be substituted with brown sugar or coconut sugar.
- Coconut milk can be substituted with almond milk or soy milk.
- Pandan juice can be substituted with green food coloring or vanilla extract.

Variations:
- Add shredded coconut to the batter for extra texture.
- Use different shaped molds for a fun twist.
- Add chocolate chips or raisins for a different flavor.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to grease the mold pan well to prevent sticking.
- Do not overfill the molds as the bahulu will rise during baking.
- Let the bahulu cool before removing from the mold to prevent them from breaking.

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

Reheating instructions:
- To reheat, place the bahulu in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes.

Presentation ideas:
- Arrange the bahulu on a platter and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Serve with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Garnishes:
- Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes or chopped nuts.

Pairings:
- Serve with a side of fresh fruit or a scoop of ice cream.

Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit salad
- Green salad with citrus dressing

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the bahulu stick to the mold, try greasing it more thoroughly next time.
- If the bahulu are too dry, try adding more coconut milk to the batter.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use fresh ingredients and wash your hands before handling food.

Food history:
- Bahulu is a traditional Malaysian snack that is often served during festive occasions.

Flavor profiles:
- The pandan and coconut flavors give the bahulu a sweet and tropical taste.

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

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Region: Malaysian

Taste: Sweet, Coconutty, Fragrant, Aromatic