Abuk-abuk (Sweet Steamed Sago Dumplings)

Name: Abuk-abuk (Sweet Steamed Sago Dumplings)
Ingredients: 120 g sago pearls; 100 g white granulated sugar; 60 g grated coconut meat; ¼ tsp salt; ½ tsp green food coloring (optional); 8 ea. 2 cm pieces of pandan leaf; 8 banana leaves, rolled into cones

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Ingredients

120 g sago pearls
100 g white granulated sugar
60 g grated coconut meat
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp green food coloring (optional)
8 ea. 2 cm pieces of pandan leaf
8 banana leaves, rolled into cones

Steps

1
Prepare a steamer over a few inches of simmering water.
2
Place the sago in a strainer, and rinse well under running water. Let drain.
3
Transfer the sago to a bowl, then mix in the coconut, salt, and food coloring.
4
Fill each banana leaf cone with a scoop of the sago mixture. It should fill the cone about halfway.
5
Place a scoop of sugar on top of the sago mixture.
6
Top the sugar with another scoop of the sago mixture.
7
Place a piece of pandan leaf on top of the sago mixture. Fold the banana leaf to fully enclose the packet.
8
Transfer the packets to the steamer, cover, and steam for 15–20 minutes.
9
Remove from the steamer and allow to cool.
10
Unwrap the packets and serve.