There are
a couple of variations on this popular cake, which can be stored in
the refrigerator for several days. It is normally served at room temperature,
but can also be served warm topped with coconut milk. Another variation
is to add ripe diced jackfruit (or substitute with sultanas) after the
rice is partially cooked. #
1
cup gintinous white rice
1 cup water
1 pandan leaf
1/2 cup palm sugar syrup
1/4 cup thick coconut milk pinch of salt
Rinse rice
very well under running water for 2 min- utes and soak for 4 hours.
Rinse again until water becomes clear. Place rice, 1 cup of water and
pandanleaf in rice cooker or steamer and cook for approximately 20 minutes,
or until liquid has evaporated. Add palm sugar syrup, coconut milk and
salt, and steam for 15 minutes. Spread rice evenly 2.5 cm (1 in) thick
on tray and allow to cool to room temperature. Wet a sharp knife with
warm water and cut into even squares to serve.
Helpful
hints : To speed up the soaking process, pour boiling water
over the rice and let stand for I hour. Drain, then add another lot
of boiling water and soak for another 30 minutes. If you are using a
steamer to cook the rice, line the bottom with a wet cloth to prevent
the rice grains from falling through.
PANCONG
( Coconut Cake ) ##
There are
a couple of variations on this popular cake, which can be stored in
the refrigerator for several days. It is normally served at room temperature,
but can also be served warm topped with coconut milk. Another variation
is to add ripe diced jackfruit (or substitute with sultanas) after the
rice is partially cooked. #
2
cups freshly grated coconut, or 1 1/2 cups desiccated coconut moistened
with warm milk
1/3 cup glutinous rice flour
1/3 cup plain rice flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Combine
all ingredients in a deep bowl and knead well for 3 minutes, until the
dough is smooth and does not stick. Dust a cake tin with a little rice
flour and press the dough into it. Bake in moderate oven (180°C/ 350
°F) for approximately 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
