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Abuk-abuk (Sweet Steamed Sago Dumplings)
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Abuk-abuk (Sweet Steamed Sago Dumplings)

7 ingredients 10 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

437
Calories
4g
Protein
27g
Fat
50g
Carbs

Counts 4 of 6 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Banana 1 medium (118g) 105
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Meat not in our table 0
Leaf not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 120 g sago pearls
  • 100 g white granulated sugar
  • 60 g grated coconut meat
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp green food coloring (optional)
  • 8 ea. 2 cm pieces of pandan leaf
  • 8 banana leaves , rolled into cones

Directions

1

Prepare a steamer over a few inches of simmering water.

2

Place the sago in a strainer , and rinse well under running water. Let drain.

3

Transfer the sago to a bowl, then mix in the coconut, salt, and food coloring.

4

Fill each banana leaf cone with a scoop of the sago mixture. It should fill the cone about halfway.

5

Place a scoop of sugar on top of the sago mixture.

6

Top the sugar with another scoop of the sago mixture.

7

Place a piece of pandan leaf on top of the sago mixture. Fold the banana leaf to fully enclose the packet.

8

Transfer the packets to the steamer, cover, and steam for 15–20 minutes.

9

Remove from the steamer and allow to cool.

10

Unwrap the packets and serve.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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