KOMPAS.com – Awug-awug is a traditional cake made from pearl sago and grated coconut, presenting a distinctive sweet taste and chewy texture.
This cake is often used to fill blessing boxes at various thanksgiving events because of its practicality and simple but attractive appearance.
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The deliciousness of awug-awug makes it still popular among various modern snacks.
The following is an awug-awug recipe for 20 packs that is suitable as a choice for the contents of a blessing box, quoted from the book “Frida’s Simple Recipe” (2018) by @Fridajoincoffee published by Kawan Pustaka.
Awug-awug recipe
Material
- 250 gr sago pearls
- 200 gr granulated sugar
- 1 young coconut, grated
- 800 ml water
- ½ tsp salt
- Enough pandan leaves for aroma
- Enough banana leaves to wrap
How to Make Awug-awug
- Soak the sago pearls in water until completely submerged for 15 minutes. Wash clean and drain.
- Boil 800 ml of water, add the pearl sago, then cook until it expands and the water reduces. Stir occasionally so it doesn’t stick.
- Remove the cooked sago, let the hot steam dissipate. Add grated coconut, granulated sugar and salt, then stir until smooth.
- Take 2-3 tablespoons of sago mixture, place it on a banana leaf, add small pieces of pandan leaf, then wrap tightly.
- Heat the steamer until it is very steamy, arrange the awug-awug in the steamer, then steam for 30 minutes until cooked.
- Remove the awug-awug, cool, and arrange in a blessing box. Serve neatly for a thanksgiving event.
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