Saturday 7 March 2015

Steamed Tapioca Kueh

I remembered my late mom used to make steamed tapioca. There were two kinds :
(1) Peeled tapioca and cut into small chunks. Sprinkled with some sugar and steam. Once cooked, sprinkled with grated coconut and served hot.

(2) Steamed tapioca kueh coated with grated white coconut.

I've made this steamed tapioca kueh a few times .... but that was many years ago .... probably when my kids were in kindergarten.

Here's sharing this traditional kueh which I've enjoyed so much during my childhood.

Steamed Tapioca Kueh
Ingredients :
200 grams of grated tapioca
150 ml freshly grated coconut milk
25 grams of granulated white sugar*
15 grams of brown sugar
*adjust the sweetness to your preference.

Method :
1) I used the food processor to blend the tapioca instead of using the traditional way to grate it. Cut the tapioca into small pieces, put into the food processor and blend about 30 - 45 seconds.

2) Lightly grease a baking tin or heat proof plate with cooking oil. I'm using a 750ml rectangle Pyrex dish. Line the dish with a big piece of banana leaf.

Blended tapioca, coconut milk and sugars
3) Put all ingredients in a big bowl and stir and mix well.

4) Pour the mixture to the lightly greased baking tin.

5) Steam under rapidly boiling water on high heat in a steamer for at least 25-30 minutes.
The steaming time depends on the size of the baking tin/plate used.  To check if the kueh is cooked, I used a fork to pierce the texture and see that it comes out clean.

 

6) Cool the steamed tapioca kueh completely before cutting into pieces with a greased sharp knife. Serve with white grated coconut.

I've also steamed some tapioca  (top plate).
The steamed tapioca kuehs are placed on the lower plate.


Simply love the texture and the sweetness (not too sweet) is just right for me.  Enjoy!


I'm submitting this post to Best Recipes for Everyone March 2015 Event Theme: My Favourite Traditional Kueh organized by Fion of  XuanHom’s Mom and co-hosted by Joceline - Butter, Flour & Me.


25 comments:

  1. I usually eat the 1st one you mentioned, but had a long time didn't eat this kuih.
    Thanks for sharing with BREE

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    1. Hi Fion, yes it's easy to make. Simple and yummy.

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  2. Hi Karen,
    Looks like both of us like the tapioca kuih very much. Can I exchange my baked tapioca cake with you?

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  3. 你好,周末愉快!
    我找木薯找了好久也。要用的时候就找不到它了。嘻嘻。。

    木薯糕点好好吃,加入椰丝增添口感和味道。很棒,很棒。

    谢谢您的参与和分享。。感恩。期待您家美味的kuih也。。

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  4. Thanks Joceline. You too have a nice weekend!

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  5. Hi Karen, Many of your recipes are new to me, love traditional foods and your presentation. I bet this is delicious!!!

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    1. Thanks Cheri. I seldom make some of these traditional snacks as could easily purchase. Somehow, homemade snacks always tasted better than store bought. .. brings back some fond memories too ^-^!

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  6. This is one of my favourite kueh too, karen :)
    Let's tea time together, haha...

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  7. Oh yes Esther, good idea .. hee hee!

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  8. Karen, nice! This is one of my childhood favourite kueh. Must have lots of grated coconut!

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    1. Thanks Phong Hong. Oh yes grated coconut is a must and rather cheap when we buy from the wet market.

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  9. This is one my fav kuehs. Yours look sooo delish!!!

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  10. Either one is fine by me, Karen:) Putting the tapioca in the food processor is a great idea. I'll have to rmember that. Love the Coconut too!

    Thanks for sharing, Karen...

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    1. Hi Louise, using the food processor really saves time ... Hee hee!

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  11. Hi Karen,

    I have not been making and eating kueh for a long time. Happy to go back to Singapore soon to eat more kueh!!! Yay!!!

    Your homemade tapioca kueh looks yummy!

    Zoe

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    1. Yea these local kuehs are available everywhere ... markets, supermarkets and bakeries ... but too sweet for me.

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  12. Hi Karen , two words ... yummy deliciously . Thanks for visiting my blog today , I am a new follower to your blog , thanks for sharing :) ~Nee~

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  13. Hi Karen, this kueh is also my favourite.

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    1. Hi Lian, not many people like tapioca as given a choice, most prefer sweet potato over tapioca. Glad to know you like tapioca kueh too ^-^!

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  14. This kuih looks good for snacking. I've never tried cooking/baking with tapioca, maybe it's time that I should!

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    1. Hi Cheah, do let us know if you like tapioca kueh.

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  15. Hi Karen, one of my most like kuih. Used to make this when I could get ready grated tapioca from the market. Looks like I have to grate them myself if I want to eat this kuih. Maybe you can share some with me, hehehe!

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