Bánh tằm – Silkworm Cake (Steamed cassava cake)
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Bánh Tằm - Silkworm cake
By Helen Le Published: June 26, 2012
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Ready In: 35 mins
- Yield: 4-6 Servings
Made from grated cassava coated in coconut flakes , this sweet treat resembles silkworms, and hence the name.
- Cuisine: Vietnam
- Course Traditional Cake (Bánh)
- Skill Level: Easy
Ingredients
- 40 g grated tapioca/cassava (16 oz)
- 1/3 cup sugar (70-100g adjust to your taste)
- 2 tbsp tapioca starch
- 1/2 cup water 125ml
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 2/3 cup coconut flakes/ grated coconut (60g)
- 1.5 liters water
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve the sugar, tapioca starch and salt in water. Then add the grated cassava and mix well.
- Divide the mixture into 3 portions and then add food coloring to each.
- Stream the coconut flakes for 5 minutes. Let cool.
- Grease the silicon baking pans (or shallow plates with 20cm/ 8-inch diameter) with some vegetable oil. Pour the mixture into the pans, spread out evenly and steam each batch for 10-15 minutes.
- Let cool completely before cutting. Cut the steamed cakes into 7cm/3-inch strips (chopstick thick) and roll them in the grated coconut. Served as a snack.
Helen Le
Since 2011, I've passionately shared my cooking videos on social media to help food lovers make mouthwatering authentic Vietnamese dishes at home. I've been featured in many prestigious magazines and TV shows, playing different roles like a character, guest, and even a cooking show host. I'm also a proud author of best-selling cookbooks that have made their way into kitchens all over the world. You can grab my cookbooks in English, Vietnamese, or Chinese from tons of online stores and bookshops worldwide. Let's cook up some tasty adventures together!
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About me
Since 2011, I've passionately shared my cooking videos on social media to help food lovers make mouthwatering authentic Vietnamese dishes at home. I've been featured in many prestigious magazines and TV shows, playing different roles like a character, guest, and even a cooking show host. I'm also a proud author of best-selling cookbooks that have made their way into kitchens all over the world. You can grab my cookbooks in English, Vietnamese, or Chinese from tons of online stores and bookshops worldwide. Let's cook up some tasty adventures together!