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Putu Piring

Putu Piring

Singaporean
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45 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

45 min · 5 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

190 kcalper person
Protein 2g
Carbs 32g
Fats 7g

About this dish

Steamed discs of rice flour hiding a pocket of melted palm sugar, turned out onto fresh grated coconut while still warm.

Allergy Info

None

Diet Info

Vegan

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Pandan leavesknotted, for steaming4 leaves

Dried Goods

  • Rice flour250 g
  • Waterfor moistening the flour100 ml
  • Palm sugarfinely chopped, for the filling120 g
  • Desiccated Coconutfor serving150 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Fine sea salt0.25 tsp

Utensils

  • Steamer basket
  • Mixing bowl
  • Steaming moulds

Method

1

Rub the rice flour with the water and salt between your fingers until it resembles slightly damp, fine breadcrumbs with no lumps.

Approx. 10 minutes
2

Steam the desiccated coconut for 5 minutes, then set aside for serving.

Approx. 5 minutes
3

Press a layer of the moistened rice flour into small steaming moulds lined with cloth, add a spoonful of chopped palm sugar to the centre, then top with more flour and level off.

Approx. 15 minutes
4

Set the filled moulds over a steamer with the pandan leaves in the water below and steam for 10 minutes until the cakes are cooked through and hold together.

Approx. 10 minutes
5

Turn the cakes out onto a plate and serve warm, sprinkled with the steamed desiccated coconut.

Approx. 5 minutes