Kuih Bengka (Tapioca or Cassava Cake)
Kuih Bengka is a sweet, traditional Malaysian-Nyonya kuih. Kuih Bengka is made of cassava (tapioca), coconut milk, sugar and water. This is an authentic and easy recipe that anyone can try at home!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 511kcal
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2 lb) finely grated cassava or tapioca
- 4 cups sugar
- 13 oz (400g) coconut milk
- 20 oz (600g) water
- 3 tablespoons plain or all purpose flour
- 250 g (8 oz) freshly grated coconut
Instructions
- Mix the grated cassava, grated coconut and flour in a large mixing bowl.
- Heat up the coconut milk together with sugar. When the sugar starts to melt, add this mixture into the combined cassava mix. Use a balloon whisk to stir thoroughly.
- Lastly, pour into an 8”X 8”X 3” (20cm x 20cm x 7cm) tin, either lined with greaseproof paper (baking paper) or banana leaves.
- Bake in the oven at 180°C (356°F) for 2 hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 4people | Calories: 511kcal | Carbohydrates: 436g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Sodium: 17mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 212g