SaksakSteamed Coconut Sago Pudding
A soft steamed pudding made from sago and coconut milk, wrapped in banana leaf for fragrance. It is inspired by traditional Papua New Guinea sago sweets that are simple, filling, and gently sweetened.
Prep
20m
Cook
30m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Pudding
- 250gSago Pearls
- 500mlCoconut Milk
- 80gPalm Sugar (finely chopped)
- 2gSalt
- 500mlWater
Wrapping
- 4pcsBanana Leaf (whole)
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Method
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- 01
Rinse the sago pearls well.
- 02
Bring the water to a simmer in a pot, add the sago pearls, and cook while stirring until they are mostly translucent.
- 03
Drain the sago pearls, return them to the pot, and stir in the coconut milk, palm sugar, and salt.
- 04
Cook gently, stirring often, until the mixture becomes thick and glossy.
- 05
Briefly soften the banana leaves over a flame or in hot water so they do not crack.
- 06
Spoon the sago mixture onto the banana leaves and fold them into neat parcels.
- 07
Steam the parcels at 100°C (212°F) until the pudding is fully set and fragrant.
- 08
Cool slightly before serving.
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