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Nagasari

Small steamed cakes made from a rice flour and coconut milk batter, with a whole banana in the centre. Wrapped in banana leaves, they have a soft texture and a delicate fragrance.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Mix the rice flour, sugar and salt, then gradually stir in the coconut milk and the pandan-scented water to make a smooth, fluid batter.
  2. Cut the bananas in half lengthways.
  3. Soften the banana leaves over a flame or in hot water, then shape small cups by overlapping two leaves.
  4. Spoon a tablespoon of batter into the bottom of each cup, place a banana half on top and cover with batter.
  5. Fold the leaves closed and secure them with a toothpick.
  6. Steam for 20 minutes in a covered steamer or steaming basket.
  7. Leave to cool slightly before serving, still in their leaves.

Variations and tips

Chocolate version. Add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder to the batter for a chocolate version.

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