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Kohok-Kohok
A Sama-Bajau coconut-and-rice merienda sweet steamed in banana leaves until soft, chewy, and fragrant.
- Prep time
- 25 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 16 pieces
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Ingredients
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Method
- Mix the coconut milk, sugar, salt, and oil until the sugar mostly dissolves.
- Add the glutinous rice flour, rice flour, and grated coconut and stir into a thick batter.
- Rest 10 minutes while the steamer heats.
- Spoon even portions onto softened banana leaves.
- Fold or cup the leaves around the batter and arrange them without crowding.
- Steam until the cakes are firm, glossy, and fully cooked at the centre.
- Rest 5 minutes, then top with toasted coconut.
- Serve warm.
