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Pandan pigskin cake is a signature dish of Southern Vietnam. Despite its peculiar name, the appearance and flavor of this cake will undoubtedly surprise you. Today, Mytour is here to introduce you to the incredibly simple way to make pandan pigskin cake at home.
1. Introduction to Pandan Pigskin Cake
Upon hearing the name pandan pigskin cake, many might hesitate to give it a try. However, witnessing these delicacies firsthand, with their beautiful green hue, will surely change your mind.
The texture of this cake is soft, chewy, and slightly crunchy. It carries a refreshing aroma from pandan leaves and mung beans, complemented by the richness of coconut milk and a subtle sweetness. It's not an exaggeration to say that the more you indulge in this cake, the more addicted you become.
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Homemade pig skin cake not only boasts better quality but also exudes a natural, refreshing fragrance. What's more, you can easily adjust the sweetness to your liking. The ingredients are simple and readily available at local markets or grocery stores.
2. Ingredients
Green Bean Dough Part:
- 80 grams peeled mung beans
- 80 grams brown sugar
- 200 grams coconut milk
- 50 grams water
- 140 grams tapioca flour
- 20 grams rice flour
- 1 small pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Sticky Rice Leaf Dough Part:
- 80 grams sticky rice leaves
- 250 grams water
- 140 grams tapioca flour
- 140 grams coconut milk
- 40 grams rice flour
- 20 grams glutinous rice flour
- 50 grams sugar
- 1 small pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- Pandan extract (optional)
The recipe above yields a 16cm cake mold with 11 thin layers and 6 small round cakes the size of a flan mold.
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3. Method of Preparation
Step 1: Green Bean Layer
Cleanse the mung beans, soak in hot water for at least 1 hour and preferably 3 - 4 hours. Then rinse thoroughly
Steam the beans until soft, for about 40 - 50 minutes until tender. Then spread out and let cool.
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Put steamed mung beans, brown sugar, coconut milk, and water into a blender, blend until smooth. Then add tapioca flour, rice flour, salt, and vegetable oil, blend until well combined.
Strain the mixture through a sieve. At this point, you can add yellow food coloring if desired
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Step 2: Pandan Leaf Layer
Clean pandan leaves, chop them and put into a blender with 250 grams of water, blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a sieve.
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Take a large bowl, add tapioca flour, rice flour, glutinous rice flour, sugar, and a small pinch of salt, mix well. Then pour in 200 grams of pandan water, coconut milk, salt, and vegetable oil, mix well. Add pandan extract (if available). Finally, strain the mixture through a sieve.
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Step 3: Pouring the Cake Mold
You can use various molds if available (large molds or small round molds like flan molds). Apply a thin layer of vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Place the mold in a steamer and steam for 7 - 10 minutes to heat it up.
Pour the pandan layer first, steam for 2 - 3 minutes. Then pour the mung bean layer and steam for 2 - 3 minutes. Repeat the steps to add 9 - 11 more layers of cake.
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After pouring the final layer of cake, steam for an additional 10 minutes. When the cake is cooked, you can insert a toothpick to check (if the toothpick comes out dry, it's okay).
Step 4: Cutting the Cake
Let the cake cool at room temperature. Use a sharp knife to cut around the edges of the mold to remove the cake.
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Use a cake cutting knife wrapped in food wrap, then gently cut into slices about 2 - 3 cm thick.
The cake can be stored in the refrigerator. Before serving, let it sit at room temperature until the cake is no longer cold, or microwave it for about 20 - 30 seconds to warm and soften the cake.
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4. Some Tips for Making Pig Skin Cake
- The flour mixture needs to have a certain consistency. If the batter is too thin, add tapioca flour; otherwise, the cake will be flabby. If the batter is too thick, add water; otherwise, the cake will be hard.
- To pour the cake layers evenly, weigh the amount of batter each time you pour, or use 2 identical spoons to scoop the batter, ensuring the same amount each time.
- The cake must cool completely before removing it from the mold.
- When cutting, press the knife decisively, without moving it back and forth.
Above is the guide on how to make pig skin cake sent to you by Mytour. Hopefully, it will bring you another delicious cake to treat your family. Don't forget to visit Mytour Blog for more useful culinary information!
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