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Wednesday, 29 March 2006

The Root

Bought tapioca the other day when I went shopping. Been such a long time since I ate tapioca. It is a very versatile ingredient. Many things can be made out of it, sweet or savoury.

I just love kuih bingka ubi. Have tried making the baked version 4 times. All 4 attempts were failures. Being a person who do not give up that easily, I tried steaming it this time. The result, SUCCESS!!!!

Kuih Bingka Ubi (Tapioca Cake)




What do we need:

500g tapioca
1/4 cup thick coconut milk
3 tbsp palm sugar
2 tbsp white sugar
1/2 tsp salt

How do we do it:

Peel and finely grate the tapioca. Squeeze out the water content in the grated tapioca to get rid of the starch. Would make about 2 cups.



Mix the rest of the ingredients into the tapioca. Transfer the mixture into a greased pan. Steam on high for 30 minutes.

Cool completely before cutting into desired shape.




Bingka Ubi makes great breakfast or tea time snack.

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Made by Puspha  

15 Remarks:

  • At March 29, 2006 7:36 PM, Blogger Ashwini said…

    I cant see the pics but am so interested. I ate a tapioca pudding in a Malaysian rest here (btw laksa RULES!!) and loved it so will come again to check the cake

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  • At March 30, 2006 5:11 AM, Blogger Vineela said…

    Hi Pushpa,
    Nice cake.I never tried it.I wil do it oneday.
    vineela

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  • At March 30, 2006 9:06 AM, Blogger culinary said…

    looks good, i din know u try so many times, admire your spirit.

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  • At March 30, 2006 11:08 AM, Blogger Shalini said…

    hmm...looks really simple and yummy...will give u shout as soon as i try it...

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  • At March 30, 2006 12:51 PM, Blogger Santhi said…

    you have such interesting recipes pushpa...

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  • At March 30, 2006 1:52 PM, Blogger Puspha said…

    Ashwini: Wow.. u like laksa? Actually, there r many variations of laksa. Tapioca pudding sounds yummy.

    Vineela: Thank u.

    Marge: Thanx. Actually, I simply hentam nia coz tired of following recipes tat do not work. C came out very nicely.

    Shalini: It really is so simple yet delicious. I even finished all by myself :)

    Santhi: Many thanx.

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  • At March 30, 2006 2:04 PM, Blogger fooDcrazEE said…

    yummy - personally i prefer them to be at least 2 - 3 inches in height....that means i gotta do myself lor....

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  • At March 30, 2006 4:13 PM, Blogger sailu said…

    Wishing you and your family a very Happy Ugadi,Pushpa.
    I prepare Tapioca Chips but your cake is so interesting.I am noting down this recipe.Picture looks good.

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  • At March 30, 2006 9:03 PM, Blogger Lakshmi said…

    i will try this, entirely different recipe.

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  • At March 30, 2006 9:47 PM, Blogger spicehut said…

    This loooks like a interesting recipe. What is Tapioca btw ?? Do you know the Indian name for it ? Would love to try this.

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  • At March 31, 2006 6:33 AM, Blogger Kitchenmate said…

    Pushpa: Looks yummy. This looks different and delicious.
    I think it is called as kappakizhangu in Tamil. they make chips out it and it is so tasty..

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  • At March 31, 2006 9:38 AM, Blogger Puspha said…

    Mike: Thanx. Actually, I wanted to try with a small tapioca 1st. Takut tak jadi again, then, waste only. That's y itz very low. Wanna make some more over the weekend.

    Sailu: Ugadi Subhakaankshalu to u too. Btw, I don't celebrate Ugadi, anyway, thank u very much for your wishes.
    Do try it out and let me know how u like it.

    Laksmi: Let me know the outcome.

    Spicehut: Which Indian language do u wanna know? I know only in Tamil. Tapioca is also known as cassava in English.

    Karthi: I love the tapioca chips. Itz a fav snack in Malaysia too. We have 2 types, the plain chips and tapioca chips glazed with sweet & hot red curry. It is super delicious. Once touched, can't let go.
    I've never heard of kappakizhanggu. We, the tamils in Malaysia, call it as Marevallikizhanggu. Have u heard of this name?

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  • At April 01, 2006 7:40 AM, Blogger Shalini said…

    This is Maravallikilangu only,I think Kappa kilangu is different.

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  • At April 03, 2006 3:47 AM, Blogger Menu Today said…

    Hi,
    Thanx for your recipe. Procedure is very simple. I will try it soon..

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  • At April 03, 2006 9:35 AM, Blogger Puspha said…

    Shalini: Thanx.

    Menu today: Let me know how it turned out.

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